**Russian Conscript Killed by Commander**
A 19-year-old Russian soldier, Artem Antonov, was shot and killed by his commander in October. The incident happened at a military training ground in Kursk Oblast.
According to reports from the Russian independent outlet IStories, Antonov was killed after refusing to sign a contract to fight in the area. His relatives claim he faced repeated torture and abuse for refusing to sign.
**Family Finds Evidence of Abuse**
Before his death, Antonov shared details of the abuse on social media. However, when his family received his body, they found not only a gunshot wound but also multiple bruises, suggesting further mistreatment.
**Abuse in Russian Military**
The abuse of Russian soldiers by their commanders and fellow troops has been documented since the start of the war in Ukraine. Problems with military hazing and mistreatment date back to the Soviet era and have been reported in Russia’s wars in Chechnya.
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