A disturbing manual for Vladimir Putin’s troops,

A disturbing manual for Vladimir Putin’s troops “approves the killing of civilians and pets.”

According to reports, Vladimir Putin’s troops were told by their commanders to shoot “looters,” the Ukrainian Dad’s Army, and pet dogs.

According to an “invader’s manual” allegedly seized from troops, Russian soldiers have also been ordered to avoid using language such as “killed, liquidated, [and] shot” when speaking with locals.

The disturbing manual goes on to say that such descriptions have a “negative impact on local residents” and should not be used.

If troops kill a resident they suspect is a looter or member of the “territorial defense,” they are allegedly instructed to say “the problem has been solved.”

The dossier, which has made its way into Ukrainian hands, also suggests that such people, as well as “house dogs,” are legitimate targets for assassination.

When locals ask, “What are you doing here?” they should respond, “We’re on a humanitarian mission.” We’ve brought food because your authorities have abandoned you.” What happened to your administration? “Where are the cops?”

Russians should avoid telling locals that they have shelled their towns.

“Don’t explain that people in Donbas are being shelled – local residents don’t take it well, they don’t understand it,” it says.

“By answering with a question to a question, you pass the ball to the person you speak to and make this person answer,” Russian soldiers are taught.

When asked by fearful Ukrainians, “Why do you do it?”