Russian Paratroopers and Marines Defy Orders for 'Human Wave Attacks,' Says Ukrainian Official

Elite Russian marines and paratroopers are reportedly refusing to carry out "human wave attacks" due to concerns over the substantial losses suffered by other troops. Ukrainian officials claim that these elite troops consider themselves above such tactics typically carried out by former prisoners and poorly trained reservists. The Russian military's reliance on high-risk frontal assaults has resulted in substantial casualties, with one newly formed paratrooper unit suffering heavy losses in its combat debut. The difficult conditions in the Kherson region have made fighting challenging for both sides, with Ukrainian forces using drone attacks to strike Russian vehicles.