Rise in Crime as Russian Soldiers Return from War: Link Between Combat and Criminal Behavior

In Russia, the number of crimes committed by Russian military personnel returning from the front is growing. Thus, after the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in Buryatia, the number of murders and attempted murders increased by 24%. Human rights activists also note a noticeable increase in calls to the hotline on issues of domestic violence. See more in our material.