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A 28-year-old Brazilian recruit died after a brutal punishment handed out in a unit that regularly used discipline practices described as "torture" by those who both witnessed and suffered them, a Kyiv Independent investigation can reveal.

The man, Bruno Gabriel Leal da Silva, died overnight Dec. 28-29, 2025, according to former fellow fighters who spoke to the Kyiv Independent on condition of anonymity because they feared retaliation.

The unit in question is a Brazilian-led formation called Advanced Company, led by the Brazilian Leanderson Paulino who is accused by several of those serving under him of overseeing — and in some cases taking part in — the abuse of his subordinates.

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[–] Akh@lemmy.world -3 points 20 hours ago (2 children)

Why does this publication seem to be anti Ukraine all the time?

[–] village604@adultswim.fan 3 points 3 hours ago

But the article isn't anti-ukraine. It's about a Brazilian soldier in a Brazilian unit led by a Brazilian.

[–] breakfastmtn@piefed.ca 14 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

It isn't. They're journalists, not propagandists. Holding their government accountable and reporting on what's happening -- good or bad -- is just the job.