Partisans claim Russian marines stationed in Crimea are paying bribes to avoid deployment to Kursk

Russian soldiers from the 810th Marine Brigade stationed in Russian-occupied Crimea are allegedly paying bribes to avoid deployment to the Kursk Oblast, according to a report. Atesh there is a guerrilla movement going on Telegram.

The 810th Separate Marine Brigade, part of the coastal forces of the Russian Black Sea Fleet, is usually stationed nearby Sevastopol in Kozacha Bay. Agent Atesh of the brigade reported persistent morale problems resulting from frequent deployments to the Kursk Oblast and daily casualty notifications.

“The brigade command is trying to cover up the death of these soldiers, but, as expected, it is not successful,” the report reads.

Partisans say low morale among Russian personnel has led some to pay bribes to their superiors in an attempt to remain in Crimea.

“Due to this situation, some commanders are allegedly demanding bribes in exchange for temporary suspension of duty,” Atesh’s report reads.

The guerrillas added that those who managed to stay in the base by paying bribes now try to appear active.

“They are busy setting up camouflage barriers and moving equipment from place to place, deeply fearful of the inevitable surprise from the Ukrainian Defense Forces,” the report says.

In mid-October, Atesh partisans carried out surveillance near the Sevastopol guardhouse, at the vehicle base of the Russian Black Sea Fleet. Here the “refusals” – soldiers, mainly from the 810th Brigade, who disobeyed orders to fight in the Kursk Oblast – They are reportedly being held in restrictive conditions for the purpose of “re-education”.

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