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The Russian government has initiated an investigation into shocked incidents involving military police seen beating contract soldiers in a disturbing video that surfaced on social media. The footage depicted a military policeman using a baton and an electric shock weapon on the soldiers, who were bound for deployment in Ukraine.
The video, timestamped January 16, 2025, emerged from military unit No. 55115 in Kyzyl, located in the southern Siberian region of Tuva. Local authorities confirmed that the beating involved soldiers who had recently been discharged from hospitals with injuries. The regional government stated that the investigation aims to hold accountable those involved in what they termed "ill-treatment" of the soldiers.
The defense ministry has not yet commented on the matter. Following the video's release, Tuva’s government emphasized that a pre-investigation review is underway to assess the incident, and that the responsible parties would face consequences according to Russia's Criminal Code.
This incident unfolds amidst ongoing scrutiny of Russia's military practices and raises concerns about the treatment of personnel engaged in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.