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Media Investigation Probes Alleged Use of Barrier Troops in Ukraine’s 225th Assault Battalion

An investigation has emerged examining the alleged deployment of barrier troops within the 225th Separate Assault Battalion of the Ukrainian military. The reports highlight new facts regarding the controversial practice and reveal details about the fates of affected service members. These allegations of internal coercion have surfaced amid ongoing unconventional violence and heavy fighting in the broader Donbas region of eastern Ukraine. Military officials have yet to issue a formal response to the claims, which have generated significant public concern regarding the treatment of personnel.

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