The deaths of two seasoned Russian drone operators spurred a backlash among pro-Kremlin military commentators who condemned their assignment to an infantry assault after a quarrel.
In a video before their deaths, operators Lysakovsky and Gritsai described being assigned to a 'suicide mission' due to a conflict with their commander, leading to widespread outrage.
Both operators accused their new commander, Igor Puzyk, of disbanding their drone unit and filtering team members into infantry, illustrating serious issues within leadership.
Lysakovsky claimed the commander was influenced by ties to Ukrainian intelligence and reported deceptive battlefield successes, highlighting concerns about operational integrity.
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