Main points
- The Russians are almost not active in the Oleksandrivka direction and are not carrying out attacks.
- The Armed Forces of Ukraine record cases of cannibalism among the occupiers due to the worsening situation and demoralization.

There are cases of cannibalism among enemy infantrymen / Collage by Channel 24, photo Getty Images, photo Shutterstock
The Russians in the Oleksandrivka direction are almost inactive and do not carry out attacks. The demoralized occupiers are suffering from hunger, and the Armed Forces of Ukraine are even recording cases of cannibalism.
The Russians sometimes try to rotate personnel, Ivan Sekach, head of the communications department of the 110th Motorized Rifle Brigade, said on Army TV.
What is known about the demoralization of the occupiers?
According to Sekach, the occupiers in the Oleksandrivka direction have a “very sad situation.” The Armed Forces of Ukraine are recording a large number of cases of hunger, as well as cannibalism.
The Russians, trying to find something – to find some food in the forest or some water, are forced to crawl out of their holes. They eat our canned food, hide, dress in civilian clothes, so that they can “mow” here under the guise of a civilian,
– said the soldier.
Ivan Sekach said that most Russian infantrymen are people with prison experience. At the front, they are given weapons, and then the enemy soldiers are forced to survive on their own, searching for food and water.
One of the Russian prisoners of war reported that his comrade was wounded, and the commander ordered to simply shoot the man.
The Russian soldier really asked us to shoot him in the knee. Because he understands that if we exchange him and he returns, he will be sent back,
– said Sekach.
Attention! Political strategist Taras Zagorodny, in a conversation with Channel 24, reported that Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil facilities and economic problems could cause internal unrest in Russia. He also notes that a real leader is needed to cause serious unrest in the territory of an aggressor country.
What other problems do Russians have because of the war?
Military aggressor countries face a shortage of soldiers, equipment, and drones due to international sanctions, strikes by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and corruption.
Commanders often sell humanitarian aid intended for soldiers, forcing them to buy equipment with their own money.
Also, the budget deficit of Russian regions will increase to 1.9 trillion rubles in 2026 due to a decrease in income tax revenues and an increase in social spending.