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Tue.Oct. 2026
Despite the formal inclusion of knife fighting in basic general military training, Ukrainian soldiers receive almost no practical instruction for close-quarters clashes in trenches and urban areas.
Sat.Oct. 2026
Lieutenant Maxim Golosnoy reported on Facebook that a lieutenant colonel, whom he had previously accused of demanding the video recording of service members returning from unauthorized absence, filed a complaint with the commander of the 19th Army Corps. According to Golosnoy, the officer requested an inspection of his posts to defend his honor and dignity. Citing "available information," the lieutenant called the real motive behind the complaint "latent revenge" for a collection of photographs of soldiers who had gone AWOL. According to his assertion, this collection was deleted out of fear.
Sat.Oct. 2026
A correspondent identifying as a soldier in the 116th Separate Mechanized Brigade reported aggressive internal screening of personnel by moral-psychological support officers.
Sat.Oct. 2026
A comprehensive General Staff inspection has temporarily halted cash extortions in a military unit, while commanders threaten soldiers willing to testify with immediate transfer to Kramatorsk.
Wed.Oct. 2026
Maxim Golosnoy announced that he and his lawyers are drafting criminal complaints to the State Bureau of Investigation against his unit's chief of staff, alleging the officer maintains regular contact with relatives in Russia and suggesting potential leak risks.
Mon.Oct. 2026
Maxim Golosnoy said that if the General Staff confirms reports of prolonged unarmed duty at a command post in a combat zone, the service members who remained on duty should be awarded.