Drunk Russian Soldiers Embarked on Killing Spree in Ukraine Due to Alcohol Shortage: Report

Two intoxicated Russian soldiers are said to have embarked on a violent rampage in Ukraine, allegedly fueled by a lack of alcohol.

According to reports from independent Russian news outlet ASTRA, soldiers Alexander Kaygorodtsev, 36, and Alexander Osipov, 34, recently were apprehended by Russian authorities.

The duo purportedly unleashed chaos in the occupied Kherson Oblast of southern Ukraine, their motivation reportedly being a quest for alcohol.

As per the Telegram channel VChK-OGPU, they resorted to violence upon being denied alcohol, resulting in the killing of residents and the burning of their homes.

Among the casualties were Lyubov Tymchak, the Russian-appointed head of Abrikosovka village, and her spouse. The soldiers are accused of mutilating the couple's bodies and attempting to incinerate them.

The incident is believed to have stemmed from Tymchak's refusal to provide them with empty houses, according to reports.

The soldiers reportedly traversed between the adjacent villages of Abrikosovka and Podo-Kalinovka in search of alcohol.

One of the victims, Valentina Starchenko, 64, was reportedly shot, and her house was destroyed by a grenade before the alleged perpetrators fled.

Additionally, a local resident and his Russian military acquaintance fell victim to gunfire, their bodies later set ablaze.

Kaygorodtsev has a criminal history, having been convicted of murder prior to his enlistment in Putin's army. Both soldiers served in the 144th Guards Motor Rifle Division of the Russian Ground Forces.

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Bullets and grenade rings were reportedly left behind at the crime scenes.

Charges are said to be pending.