Russian soldiers claim they were threatened with death if they retreated

Video released by a Russian assault unit details what they describe as 'criminal' commands to block a retreat following 14 days of nonstop mortar fire and shelling.
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Alexander Gorin, a Russian soldier, is heard describing the conditions of the Storm group, which initially had 161 members, in an appeal to Russia's president, Vladimir Putin. 'We took huge losses. Thirty-four people were injured and 22 died, including our commander,' says Gorin.

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