British media reported that intercepted calls have exposed a disturbing incident of alleged cannibalism within the Russian military ranks. The unsettling revelations came from communications monitored by Ukrainian intelligence, specifically regarding operations on the Donetsk front dating back to November 2025.

In the recordings, an unidentified officer details the actions of a soldier identified as "Khromoy" (meaning "Limpy") from the 95th Regiment. The officer describes a gruesome incident in which Khromoy killed two fellow soldiers and attempted to consume one of their limbs. The officer recounts, “In short, one ally killed two others and he tried... he cut off a leg and was already trying to eat one of them.”

According to the report, after the incident, the bodies were discovered in a basement, where Khromoy was found trying to process the flesh through a meat grinder. Unfortunately, when other soldiers approached to investigate, Khromoy opened fire, resulting in his death.

Further examination of the intercepted communications has indicated that the soldier sent images of the severed leg to Lieutenant Vladislav Razikov, the deputy commander of the 5th Separate Guards Motorized Rifle Brigade. Razikov reportedly remarked on the condition of the soldier photographed, questioning why they were not being fed and expressing concern that the desperate situation could lead to further acts of cannibalism among troops.

These intercepted calls not only illustrate a catastrophic breakdown in morale and discipline within Russian forces but also highlight severe shortages of sustenance amid prolonged military engagements. The account adds to a growing body of evidence suggesting dire psychological and physical conditions affecting soldiers on the front lines, raising significant concerns about the state of military integrity within the Russian army.