Kirby told reporters on Thursday: “We have information that the Russian military has been actually executing soldiers who refuse to follow orders.
He said: “I think it’s a symptom of... how poorly Russia’s military leaders know they’re doing and how bad they have handled this from a military perspective.” He said the Russian military is using “human wave tactics”, meaning poorly trained soldiers are thrown into battle. The US is one of many Western nations supporting Kyiv, including the UK, although none of them are directly involved in the gruelling war.over the amount of money and weaponry which has been sent to the Ukrainian frontline since war began in February 2022.Kirby’s remarks come a day after Ukrainian officials claimed Russian forces are disregarding heavy losses and pressing on in a bid to capture Avdiivka – a Ukrainian city in the Donetsk Oblast.