Internal tensions are growing within Russia as prominent pro-Kremlin bloggers accuse the country’s military leadership of falsifying battlefield reports in Ukraine.
Falsely Report Victories
One of the most vocal critics is Mihail Zvinciuk, known online as Rybar, who has openly claimed that Russian military leaders are falsely reporting victories to inflate their progress in the conflict.
In recent posts shared on platforms like Telegram, Zvinciuk pointed out that military commanders have been marking certain areas in Ukraine as “conquered” without securing them on the ground, according to Digi24.
This practice, he says, has deadly consequences for Russian soldiers. Once an area is declared captured, air and artillery support is cut off, leaving ground troops vulnerable as they continue to fight for control.
Debunked Official Claims
In a recent example, pro-Russian channels announced "significant advances" near Siversk, claiming the villages of Hrihovrika and Verhnokamianske were under Russian control, with forces pushing into Serebrianka.
These reports, however, were later debunked. Rybar revealed that the supposed "victory" involved a small group of soldiers planting flags near the area before retreating to their original positions. Despite the official claims, no lasting control had been established.
These misleading reports are causing unnecessary casualties, as Russian troops are being ordered to secure areas already declared as captured, resulting in further losses.
The false claims not only inflate the perception of progress but also jeopardize military operations, leaving soldiers without essential support.
