How Putin’s mobilised thugs prepare for war: Conscripts brawl with civilians in Russian nightclub during night off from training in latest display of ill-discipline
- The shocking footage shows Putin’s conscripts brawling in a Russian nightclub
- Uniformed conscripts fought with civilians from the Kemerovo region of Russia
- The men had a night off from training before being sent to the Ukraine frontline
Men mobilised by Vladimir Putin prepared for war by brawling in a Russian nightclub.
Shocking footage shows the fight in Yurga, Kemerovo region on a night out from a training camp ahead of the men being sent to Ukraine.
The uniformed conscripts are seen battling with civilians in the latest example of ill-discipline in Putin’s ranks.
The club is laid waste as his fighting force go into battle with their own side ahead of reaching Ukraine.
Uniformed conscripts fought with civilians from the Kemerovo region of Russia
Men mobilised by Vladimir Putin prepared for war by brawling in a Russian nightclub
Shocking footage shows the fight in Yurga, Kemerovo region on a night out from a training camp ahead of the men being sent to Ukraine
The uniformed conscripts are seen battling with civilians in the latest example of ill-discipline in Putin’s ranks
Locals were said to be angry that men dressed in military uniform had been allowed into the club.
The two sides fought using chairs and tables as weapons at Grabli club.
Club-goers including women are seen fleeing through the door to avoid the wanton violence.
But others appeared on the video to remonstrate with the main fighters.
One of the conscripts was wounded and needed hospital treatment.
The conscripts and civilians lunged and threw chairs at one another
Critics say that the mobilised men are little more than cannon fodder, sent to the front to give the regular army time to rest and recuperate
Putin has mobilised more than 300,000 men so far and there are rumours that – despite official denials – a new round of conscription will come early next year
The fight was on a one night leave of absence for the mobilised men.
Evidently it was over before local police arrived.
It is unclear if the Russian army is taking action against the thugs involved in the rampage.
Yurga – in Siberia – is 2,500 miles from Ukraine, but the fighters are due to be sent west soon for the war.
Critics say that mobilised men are little more than cannon fodder, sent to the front to give the regular army time to rest and recuperate.
Putin has mobilised more than 300,000 men so far and rumours abound that – despite official denials – a new round of conscription will come early next year.
It is unclear if the Russian army is taking action against the thugs involved in the rampage
Club-goers including women are seen fleeing through the door to avoid the wanton violence