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POWs on why Russians still volunteer to fight in Ukraine

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Follow POWs on why Russians still volunteer to fight in Ukraine Fri, July 10, 2026 at 3:33 PM UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. POWs on why Russians still volunteer to fight in Ukraine After Russia's staggering losses over four years of full-scale war against Ukraine, what motivates Russians to continue voluntarily joining the army?
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Inside Ukraine's elite unit hunting Russian soldiers with fiber optic drones

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By Francis Farrell Verified
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Follow Inside Ukraine's elite unit hunting Russian soldiers with fiber optic drones Inside Ukraine's elite unit hunting Russian soldiers with fiber optic drones Russia entered the 2026 spring and summer campaign hoping to accelerate its advance across eastern Ukraine. Instead, its offensive has slowed dramatically, with gains far smaller than in previous years. One reason is Ukraine's rapidly evolving drone warfare.
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Analysis: Russia breaks into Kostiantynivka, opening battle for Donbas fortress belt

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Amid a wave of positive headlines about Russian refineries in flames and logistics crippled, the battle for the legendary "fortress belt" of Ukraine's Donbas region has begun in earnest, with Russian forces breaking into the city of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast and steadily overrunning the urban area.
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