Russian Soldier Ate Comrade's Body For Two Weeks To Survive, Then Died Amid War: Report
Last Updated:
An intercepted phone call by Ukraine between two Russian soldiers reportedly revealed the incident.
A Russian soldier died after killing a comrade and eating his corpse in an attempt to survive during the wartime crisis, reported the Kyiv Post.
The incident came to light after a phone call between two Russian soldiers discussing the cannibalism was allegedly tapped by Ukraine's Main Directorate of Intelligence.
According to the New York Post, one of them was heard saying, 'Brelok f***ing ate him, f*** me… nobody went anywhere. Brelok took him out and then ate him for f\*\*\*ing two weeks."
'No f***ing way… Holy shit… F*** my bald skull. Was Brelok really found as a 200?" the second soldier replied. 'Found as a 200" is slang from the Soviet era, meaning a soldier killed in action.
'Yeah, they say he was a 200. He ate his comrade. So yeah… something to think about. I was shocked myself," the caller concluded, according to the outlet.
Meanwhile, with the tension between Russia and Ukraine continuing, Russian troops on Saturday captured the small settlement of Zaporizhzhya in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, Russian state news agency TASS reported.
The small village of Zaporizhzhya, once home to around 200 residents before the war, lies close to the strategic city of Pokrovsk- a vital transport hub in eastern Ukraine that has witnessed some of the most intense fighting in recent months.
On Friday, Russian drones slammed into two Ukrainian cities, killing at least one person in nighttime attacks. Moscow targeted the southern Ukrainian port city of Odesa and the northeastern city of Kharkiv in the overnight assault.
The barrage of more than 20 drones injured almost two dozen civilians, including girls aged 17 and 12, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
'Russia continues its tactics of targeted terror against our people," Zelenskyy said on messaging app Telegram, urging the United States and the European Union to crank up economic pressure on Russia.
About the Author
News Desk
First Published:
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
Russia ready to strike back with nukes if Ukraine uses dirty bomb, threatens former President
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev issued another round of nuclear saber-rattling, warning that any use of a 'dirty bomb' by Ukraine would trigger a 'mirror response', which will involve tactical nuclear weapons from the Russian side. These statement, shared on his Telegram channel, marks Medvedev's latest attempt to raise the stakes as the West remains preoccupied with the escalating Israel-Iran war in the Middle East. In the post, he mocked Washington's shifting focus, suggesting that the US would now be too consumed with defending Israel to sustain its support for Ukraine. Also Read: Bombing Iran might do the opposite of what the west wants, Medvedev warns against forcing Tehran into a corner His commentary came about President Vladimir Putin's earlier comments at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, where he stated that if Ukraine were to decide to use a "dirty bomb" against the Russian Federation, it would be the last mistake of the Kiev regime. Live Events In the same tone, Medvedev warned that Russia has "plenty" of such weapons and is well-prepared for proportional retaliation with a clean bomb, referring to a tactical nuclear weapon. "That would be, of course, an extraordinarily dangerous provocation that would demand a proportionate response. With what? A clean bomb—a tactical nuclear weapon?" Medvedev wrote. A dirty bomb, also known as a radiological dispersal device (RDD), is a weapon that combines conventional explosives (such as dynamite) with radioactive material. When detonated, the explosion disperses radioactive material into the surrounding area, contaminating it. The main goals of a dirty bomb are to cause environmental disruption, economic damage, and psychological terror rather than mass casualties from radiation. He dismissed the environmental and humanitarian consequences of such a response, only offering a chilling suggestion to Ukrainian leaders: 'Take a stroll through the Chernobyl exclusion zone or watch the TV series of the same name to get some inspiration.' His comments come amid warnings from Russian officials about Ukraine allegedly preparing radioactive provocations, claims that have not been substantiated by international watchdogs but are now being elevated by top Russian leadership. Earlier this week, the Russian Security Council warned about the "catastrophic consequences" of any Ukrainian use of radiological weapons, referencing intelligence concerns reported by state outlet Izvestia. But Medvedev didn't stop with Ukraine. Turning to the intensifying Israel-Iran war, he described it bluntly as a 'useful distraction' for Russia, while mocking American geopolitical bandwidth. Medvedev cynically welcomed the US pivot, suggesting Trump-aligned Republicans were never keen on backing Ukraine in the first place. Yet, he warned that the Israel-Iran standoff risks spiraling into a global conflict, which US President Donald Trump himself thinks. In a final scathing line, Medvedev ridiculed Europe's moral and political standing, calling its leadership a 'freak show,' and mocking French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. It is hard to decipher whether this is strategic posturing or genuine escalation, but Medvedev's unfiltered words sometimes offer a troubling glimpse into the Kremlin's worldview.
Economic Times
an hour ago
- Economic Times
Russia ready to strike back with nukes if Ukraine uses dirty bomb, threatens former President
Former Russian President Medvedev threatens to use tactical nuke Ukraine if it uses 'Dirty Bomb'. (Photo/X/ Agencies) Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev issued another round of nuclear saber-rattling, warning that any use of a 'dirty bomb' by Ukraine would trigger a 'mirror response', which will involve tactical nuclear weapons from the Russian side. These statement, shared on his Telegram channel, marks Medvedev's latest attempt to raise the stakes as the West remains preoccupied with the escalating Israel-Iran war in the Middle East. In the post, he mocked Washington's shifting focus, suggesting that the US would now be too consumed with defending Israel to sustain its support for Ukraine. Also Read: Bombing Iran might do the opposite of what the west wants, Medvedev warns against forcing Tehran into a cornerHis commentary came about President Vladimir Putin's earlier comments at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, where he stated that if Ukraine were to decide to use a "dirty bomb" against the Russian Federation, it would be the last mistake of the Kiev regime. In the same tone, Medvedev warned that Russia has "plenty" of such weapons and is well-prepared for proportional retaliation with a clean bomb, referring to a tactical nuclear weapon. "That would be, of course, an extraordinarily dangerous provocation that would demand a proportionate response. With what? A clean bomb—a tactical nuclear weapon?" Medvedev wrote.A dirty bomb, also known as a radiological dispersal device (RDD), is a weapon that combines conventional explosives (such as dynamite) with radioactive material. When detonated, the explosion disperses radioactive material into the surrounding area, contaminating main goals of a dirty bomb are to cause environmental disruption, economic damage, and psychological terror rather than mass casualties from radiation. He dismissed the environmental and humanitarian consequences of such a response, only offering a chilling suggestion to Ukrainian leaders: 'Take a stroll through the Chernobyl exclusion zone or watch the TV series of the same name to get some inspiration.' His comments come amid warnings from Russian officials about Ukraine allegedly preparing radioactive provocations, claims that have not been substantiated by international watchdogs but are now being elevated by top Russian leadership. Earlier this week, the Russian Security Council warned about the "catastrophic consequences" of any Ukrainian use of radiological weapons, referencing intelligence concerns reported by state outlet Medvedev didn't stop with Ukraine. Turning to the intensifying Israel-Iran war, he described it bluntly as a 'useful distraction' for Russia, while mocking American geopolitical bandwidth. Medvedev cynically welcomed the US pivot, suggesting Trump-aligned Republicans were never keen on backing Ukraine in the first place. Yet, he warned that the Israel-Iran standoff risks spiraling into a global conflict, which US President Donald Trump himself thinks. In a final scathing line, Medvedev ridiculed Europe's moral and political standing, calling its leadership a 'freak show,' and mocking French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der is hard to decipher whether this is strategic posturing or genuine escalation, but Medvedev's unfiltered words sometimes offer a troubling glimpse into the Kremlin's worldview.
Economic Times
2 hours ago
- Economic Times
Bombing Iran might do the opposite of what the west wants, Medvedev warns against forcing Tehran into a corner
Reuters Medvedev predicted that any attempt to destroy Iran's nuclear infrastructure, whether by Israel or the United States, could provoke a severe response, and it would prompt Iran to cement its nuclear aspirations. (File Photo) Dmitry Medvedev, the outspoken former President of Russia, has shared a post with a warning over the possibility of military strikes targeting Iran's nuclear program by Israel. In a strongly worded post on X, Medvedev questioned the global double standards on nuclear weapons and cautioned against the consequences of trying to eliminate Iran's nuclear capabilities by force.'Why is it OK for Tel Aviv but not OK for Tehran?' Medvedev asked, suggesting that Israel's undeclared nuclear arsenal remains untouched and never questioned, while Iran is routinely targeted, but it is not known if they have any nuclear weapons. He proposed what was once called the 'zero option', a mutual disarmament of nuclear capabilities under the supervision of the UN Security Council and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).'Let them both abandon such programs,' Medvedev wrote. 'They will refuse, of course. And no strikes will help, 100%,' he added, arguing that Iran sees its nuclear program as essential to its survival, which the west thinks is a threat. The former Russian leader, who is also the current Deputy Chair of the Russian Security Council, also suggested that any attempt to destroy Iran's nuclear infrastructure, whether by Israel or the United States, could provoke a severe response. 'If it does have nuclear weapons, [Iran] will definitely use them. And if not, it will rebuild this program at any cost,' he warned. Medvedev's current stance stands in contrast to actions taken during his own presidency (2008–2012), when Russia aligned itself with international efforts to pressure and sanction Iran over its nuclear ambitions. In June 2010, following the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1929, Medvedev signed a decree that banned Iranian investments in Russia's uranium production and nuclear sectors. The measure was part of a package of sanctions intended to push Iran toward compliance with international nuclear also suspended selling S-300 surface-to-air missile systems to Iran as part of that decree. This advanced defense platform had been part of a previous agreement between the two nations. The move was seen as a significant gesture of Russia's support for the UN-led sanctions regime at the time.
