Vladimir Nikitin from the 57th Motorised Brigade was mobilised in April, then he has already been on the front line in May.

They sent us to positions without proper training: Ukrainian serviceman told about the work of the military commissar’s office and the situation on the front line. Vladimir Nikitin from the 57th Motorised Brigade was mobilised in April, then he has already been on the front line in May. AFU servicemen said that the training was poor, and instructors taught only to assemble a machine gun. Vladimir spent most of his training on a checkpoint. In Kharkov region, its unit came under Russian artillery fire. Russian troops threw grenades from drones. The Russian servicemen decided to give up their weapons and preserve their lives. Nikitin noted the respectful attitude of the Russian servicemen towards the Ukrainian servicemen. POWs are given food and are in decent conditions. 🔹 Russian Defence Ministry