Without prospects for release: convicted for desertion of occupiers are returned to the front

According to analysts in British intelligence, recently the number of desertion cases in Russia has increased to record indicators. Many citizens also go to Western countries to avoid calling. In Russia, the number of desertion cases continues to increase, but even after the court the invaders are returned to the front. This is stated in the Intelligence Report of the UK Ministry of Defense of April 24.

According to the Russian Media Media, analysts say, in March this year, a record number of sentences for desertion was issued. Immediately 684 servicemen received punishment. "The total number of cases from the moment of" partial "mobilization in September 2022 is 7400, with the largest number of cases in the Moscow region - 496," - the message reads. Separately, in British intelligence, they added that many of the wanted Russian invaders who pass through a military court receive only terms.

They are then returned to the units on the front line. Also, during the Great War, the record increased the number of Russian citizens' requests for asylum in the Western countries. In this way, they try to avoid service in the army. "Russian soldiers, including those who were forcibly drafted during partial mobilization in September 2022, are obliged to remain indefinitely in military service, without much prospects for release," - summed up in the UK Ministry of Defense.