A military intelligence intercept indicates that occupying forces are using opioid substances to support their psychological condition. The conversations also include discussions about the possible production of such substances in field conditions.
This was reported by the Main Directorate of Intelligence. The latest intercept includes discussions of opioid drugs, including trimethylfentanyl, phenadone and dolophine, as a way to “brighten up everyday combat life.” At the same time, the speakers acknowledge a lack of reagents and the impossibility of synthesizing these substances on site.
Intelligence officials note that constant fire pressure from Ukraine’s Defense Forces, heavy losses, abuse by commanders and the absence of any prospects are undermining the morale of occupying units, while propaganda is no longer effective.
The intelligence agency also recalled that in November it published data on non-combat losses in the Russian army’s central military district. According to those figures, 112 deaths from drug poisoning were recorded during the incomplete year of 2025, nearly matching the total for all of 2024, when 143 such deaths were recorded.