Russian soldiers beaten by superiors for taking drugs and getting their comrades killed

New video reportedly shows Russian soldiers getting beaten by their superiors after they were accused of taking drugs, “breaking morale” and getting their comrades killed in combat.

The video shows a number of men cowering on the ground as they’re beaten by sticks.

Another solider can also be seen firing a gun just inches from a soldier’s head, narrowly missing him.

Another group of men can also be seen being forced to dig a large hole nearby.

One of those administering the punishment says: “These people killed our boys from the 1st company.  They got fucked up on salts and afraid of themselves.”

“They just didn’t go, they chickened out, they passed on this cowardice to others… They didn’t have the courage… They broke the morale of the soldiers, and because of them our boys from the 1st company died.

“We are punishing them right now… So they brought drugs, fed them salt, and went into battle… That’s it, you are 200 [army code for dead].  You are already 200.”