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Lydia Chantler-Hicks

‘Extremely high’ number of Russian soldiers thought to be dying due to alcohol abuse - MoD

An “extremely high” number of Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine are thought to be dying due to alcohol abuse, The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has said.

In its latest defence intelligence briefing on Russia’s war in Ukraine, the department said “pervasive alcohol abuse” among Russian troops is reportedly leading to many deaths, along with other “non-combat” causes such as hypothermia.

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