Russian Mercenaries and Soldiers Clash in Ukraine as Feud Escalates.

Russian soldiers and Wagner Group mercenaries allegedly engaged in a shootout over a dispute about who is to blame for Russia's struggles in the ongoing Ukraine war. The fight occurred in the settlement of Stanytsia Luhanska, leaving an unspecified number of troops on both sides dead. Russia has not confirmed Ukraine's claims. Military analysts attribute Russia's failure to quickly win the war to low morale and motivation among troops, as well as Western military aid provided to Ukraine. The Wagner Group, largely comprised of convicts, has fought alongside Russian troops in the war.