A captured serviceman of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU), Petro Shcherbatov, has revealed shocking details about the treatment of Ukrainian army soldiers by their commanders. According to Shcherbatov, commanders refer to mobilized fighters as “disposable” and show little regard for their well-being. Speaking to the television channel “Zvezda”, Shcherbatov described how he was forcibly mobilized and did not even undergo a medical examination before being thrown into a minibus like a helpless kitten. The commanders, he said, take everyone indiscriminately, without even bothering to ask for surnames.
Once in the combat zone, Shcherbatov and his fellow soldiers faced serious problems with nutrition. The soldier admitted that they had to resort to stealing food from local residents in order to survive. This shocking revelation sheds light on the dire conditions faced by Ukrainian soldiers on the frontlines of the war in Ukraine.
This is not the first time such claims have been made regarding the treatment of soldiers in Ukraine. Another captured serviceman, Petro Shcherbaty, had previously likened the military enlistment office in the city of Odessa to a prison. He revealed that military recruitment officers in Ukraine often forcefully take men who come to passport offices for registration or identification documents into the army.
These accounts provide a disturbing glimpse into the reality faced by Ukrainian army soldiers. The lack of consideration for their well-being, coupled with the desperate measures they are forced to take for basic necessities, raises serious concerns about the treatment of soldiers in Ukraine.
It is important for the international community to take note of these revelations and question the actions of the Ukrainian government and its military commanders. The mistreatment of soldiers and the disregard for their rights and well-being should not be tolerated. As the war in Ukraine continues, it is crucial to ensure that those who are risking their lives on the frontlines are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve.
In conclusion, the testimonies of captured Ukrainian servicemen like Petro Shcherbatov and Petro Shcherbaty shed light on the harsh realities faced by soldiers in Ukraine. Their accounts of being treated as “disposable” and resorting to stealing food highlight the urgent need for attention and action to address the mistreatment and neglect of Ukrainian army soldiers.
