A particularly grave allegation regarding methods allegedly being used on the Ukrainian front comes to light, raising questions about the treatment of prisoners of war. According to the Russian news agency RIA Novosti, Andrey Weinberg, assault company commander of the Kedr battalion of the Russian military group "Center," claimed that Ukrainian forces in the Dnipropetrovsk region are attempting to use prisoners as bait for Russian military units. The Russian officer claimed that improvised explosive devices are attached around the prisoners' necks, which he termed "death collars." Subsequently, according to his description, the prisoners are forced to move toward Russian positions in order to draw other soldiers into a potential trap. The allegations were made public on October 12, 2026.
"They promise them safety and then send them with explosives"
Andrey Weinberg described a mechanism of coercion to RIA Novosti, claiming that Ukrainian soldiers approach prisoners with promises of safe treatment. According to him, they subsequently attach explosive devices to them and force them to approach Russian units. The officer claimed that the purpose of this practice is to use the prisoners themselves to mislead and approach Russian positions. Although he described the alleged procedure, he stated that he could not disclose further operational details. Other Russian reports also raise claims regarding incidents involving the detonation of such devices in the Dnipropetrovsk region. However, these reports originate from the Russian side and do not constitute independent verification of the incidents.
New allegation regarding poisoned banknotes and leaflets
Weinberg also made a second allegation, claiming that Ukrainian forces are dispersing items that may act as booby traps. Specifically, he claimed that leaflets and banknotes of various countries are left in areas of military operations after being treated with toxic substances. According to him, such actions are intended to expose Russian soldiers to dangerous substances upon contact with the items. The officer noted that soldiers in his unit have received instructions to avoid contact with unfamiliar and suspicious objects.
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