Russian Soldiers Sent Back to Front Lines as ‘Meat Wave’ Assaults In a desperate attempt to gain ground, Russian commanders are resorting to “meat wave” assaults, throwing waves of injured and inexperienced soldiers into battle. According to Ukrainian sources, Russian soldiers are suffering from previous injuries and receiving minimal medical attention before being sent back to the front. These tactics demonstrate a disregard for the lives of foot soldiers, who are used as cannon fodder to distract and overwhelm Ukrainian forces. British military intelligence estimates that Russia has lost up to 70,000 soldiers in the past two months alone. Injured Russian soldiers have been captured and reported being left on the battlefield to die. Ukrainian soldiers have encountered instances of Ukrainian prisoners of war being used as human shields by Russian forces. Russian soldiers have pleaded with superiors and even President Putin for help, expressing exhaustion and wounds. However, their pleas have been ignored, and they have been ordered to continue fighting despite their injuries. The latest Russian death toll is estimated at over 1,000 per day, as the battle intensifies in the Kharkiv region and other fronts. Ukrainian sources report that it is common to see injured Russian soldiers fighting on trotz their wounds. Special assault units known as Storm-Z, composed of convicts and inexperienced recruits, are used as “meat” in these human wave attacks. They are prohibited from retreating and are often surrounded by barrier units that prevent their escape. The high Russian attrition rate has put pressure on Ukraine, which also faces a shortage of reinforcements. The much-anticipated Russian summer offensive has fizzled out, leaving both sides locked in a stalemate along rigid front lines.Wounded Russian Soldiers Deployed in ‘Meat Wave’ Attacks In a desperate attempt to gain ground, Russian forces are reportedly deploying wounded soldiers in “meat wave” attacks against Ukrainian positions. According to multiple reports, soldiers with visible injuries, including crutches and bandages, have been observed fighting alongside regular troops. These wounded soldiers are allegedly being used as cannon fodder to absorb Ukrainian firepower and create a path for more able-bodied soldiers. The use of injured soldiers in combat is a violation of international law, which prohibits the deployment of personnel who are “sick or injured” in dangerous or combat situations. Observers have condemned the practice as “inhumane” and “a sign of desperation.” Ukrainian officials have also criticized Russia’s tactics, accusing the invading forces of “sacrificing their own people” to achieve military goals. In one recent incident, Ukrainian forces captured a Russian soldier who was wearing a medical bracelet indicating that he had suffered a leg injury. The soldier reportedly told his captors that he had been ordered to remain on the front lines despite his injuries. The use of wounded soldiers in “meat wave” attacks is a stark reminder of the human cost of the conflict in Ukraine. As the war drags on, it becomes increasingly clear that both sides are resorting to desperate measures to gain an advantage.