Vladimir Putin's invading forces in Ukraine have reportedly descended into cannibalism due to catastrophic failures in supply lines and a severe lack of rations, according to a shocking intelligence update from Kyiv.
Intercepted Radio Broadcasts Reveal Desperate Threats
Ukraine's Main Directorate of Intelligence (GUR) stated it intercepted radio communications in which Russian soldiers openly discussed eating their fellow troops. The agency reported the situation is especially critical for units attempting to advance in the Zaporizhzhia region, where a bitter stalemate has taken hold.
In one particularly grim broadcast, a soldier was allegedly heard saying: "We'll eat each other, it's all messed up here. We're already looking for someone younger. I’ve sharpened my knives. I don't give a damn who I have to cut up. I just want to eat."
Chronic Supply Failures and Frontline Hardship
The GUR claims the intercepted messages highlight a systemic collapse of Russian logistics, forcing troops to fund their own basic supplies. In another recording, a soldier complained about the lack of issued provisions, stating they only receive canned meat, grains, and cigarettes officially, and must purchase everything else, including gas canisters, with their own money or rely on parcels from home.
The intelligence directorate further asserted that this is not an isolated incident, claiming cannibalism is "becoming a common practice". They referenced a previous report from June 2025, alleging a serviceman from the Russian 68th Motor Rifle Division had been consuming a deceased comrade for a fortnight.
Kyiv's Response and Fortification Efforts
In a stark message aimed at demoralising the invaders, the GUR directly addressed Russian troops, reminding them that Russian prisoners of war in Ukrainian custody are fed three meals a day. The statement included instructions on how to surrender safely.
Separately, Ukrainian officials have showcased extensive new defensive works in Zaporizhzhia to halt any further Russian advances. Defence Minister Denys Shmyhal detailed the construction of over 2,130 platoon strongholds, nearly 1,864 miles of anti-tank ditches, and approximately 9,942 miles of razor wire barriers across frontline regions.
In a bizarre tactical development, Russian forces have begun using large metal sea containers as makeshift armour for tanks, likely in an attempt to shield them from pervasive Ukrainian drone attacks. Footage has emerged showing tanks on patrol fitted with these containers and even dragging them across fields for deployment.
