Russian soldiers punished for refusing to attack in Ukraine In Ukraine, Russian troops who declined orders to join a front‑line assault have been subjected to harsh disciplinary measures. Images show soldiers bound to trees with heads down, wearing only underwear, and forced to eat snow while their commanders shouted threats. Ukrainian media describes the acts as barbaric and increasingly used by local commanders amid a lack of higher‑level oversight. Meanwhile, Russian attacks on the city of Kharkiv cut power to about 80 % of the city and its surrounding region during a cold snap, and nighttime strikes on Odesa wounded 22 people and damaged residential buildings, a kindergarten, a shop and a construction site. Ukrainian governor Oleh Sinehubov said response teams are working to repair the damage.

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