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Ukraine: Disabled Soldiers Deployed Amid Heavy Casualties

11/6/2025

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Ukrainian officials document cases of individuals with severe disabilities being deployed to front lines in Ukraine, signaling Moscow's reliance on vulnerable populations amid heavy casualties.
Semyon Karmanov, an individual with an intellectual disability, was killed in combat.
Ukrainian military sources say these tactics yield high loss rates, with new recruits dying soon after deployment.
Experts warn the Kremlin views soldiers as expendable resources in its ongoing offensive.

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Ukrainian officials document cases of individuals with severe disabilities being deployed to front lines in Ukraine, signaling Moscow's reliance on vulnerable populations amid heavy casualties.
Semyon Karmanov, an individual with an intellectual disability, was killed in combat.
Ukrainian military sources say these tactics yield high loss rates, with new recruits dying soon after deployment.
Experts warn the Kremlin views soldiers as expendable resources in its ongoing offensive.