29 March 2026

Ukraine’s Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has reported that he receives daily video confirmation from the front lines of Russian infantry killing themselves.

Source: Fedorov on social media

Details: Fedorov has released a video compilation showing Russian soldiers shooting themselves and their comrades after being wounded.

We are not publishing the video due to its sensitive nature.

Quote: “In most cases this happens either after they have been injured by a drone or when they are surrounded by a Ukrainian UAV swarm. The number is growing larger every day.

These brutal suicides are the result of decisions being made in Russia. Firstly, their propaganda depicts a situation under control and [military] superiority. But in practice it looks different: untrained personnel, no chance of evacuation and constant pressure from drones.

Secondly, the Russian military leadership forbids soldiers from surrendering. Their propaganda says it is better to die immediately, even though after being taken captive a soldier has every chance of being exchanged – exchanges take place regularly between the parties. But Russia takes away its citizens’ right to life.”

Details: Fedorov said March may set a record in terms of Russian losses, which could exceed 30,000 killed and seriously wounded.

Quote: “Reaching the figure of 50,000 dead occupiers per month would have catastrophic consequences for the enemy. I will speak separately about the decisions that will make this a reality.

Perhaps it would be worth awarding 12 e-points (the same amount that is currently awarded for killing an enemy) to the unit in whose zone of responsibility the occupier committed suicide – subject to video confirmation?” [E-points are earned by Ukrainian units for confirmed strikes on Russian soldiers and equipment – ed.]

https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2026/03/29/8027688