Russian Troops Punished in Caged Pits and Underground Prisons, Intelligence Reports Show

Russian commanders are reportedly punishing soldiers by forcing them into caged holes in the ground, called "Zindans," as a form of punishment for actions such as being drunk or refusing to fight in the Ukraine war. The Ministry of Defence has heard multiple reports of the Zindans being in use. This comes as President Vladimir Putin cracks down on his critics and opponents in Russia, with imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny spending months in a tiny one-man cell for purported violations.