[MinorityRepublican]

It has been claimed that the Russian Armed Forces uses Chechens "Kadyrovite" detachments as barrier troops, executing deserters seeking to leave the combat zone.

[21twelve]

I recall learning that in High School WWII history. The Soviets would send in a wave of infantry. The first few lines of men had rifles. The next 30 lines had pitch forks and other tools they could use as weapons, and instructed to pick up the rifles as the men in front fell.

The last row of men also had rifles.
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To shoot anybody who tried to retreat.