Kathrine Frich
Tensions from inside Russia is increasingly spilling into the public sphere.
Even voices aligned with the Kremlin appear to be showing signs of strain as the conflict continues.
A recent live broadcast has now drawn attention for an unexpected reason.
Live confrontation
Two pro-Kremlin commentators were involved in a physical altercation during a live broadcast, according to footage shared online.
The incident reportedly took place on the Russian channel Aurora, according to O2.
The men were said to be arguing over their understanding of the war in Ukraine.
Heated exchange
The confrontation escalated after both claimed to have better insight into conditions on the front lines.
“There are tons of bodies there. Dead bodies everywhere, how many more? We see it every day. You just sit here and comment,” one said.
The other dismissed the remarks, calling them “fairy tales.”
The argument quickly turned personal, with both men exchanging insults.
They accused each other of dishonesty and even of serving foreign interests.
The discussion included references to Russian military losses.
Fight breaks out
The situation escalated when one of the commentators physically attacked the other.
The two exchanged blows before being separated by security staff.
Despite the altercation, the broadcast reportedly continued.
The footage was later shared by Anton Herashchenko, a former Ukrainian interior ministry official.
Commenting on the clip, he suggested it reflected growing tensions among pro-war commentators.
The incident has since circulated widely on social media.
Sources: Onet News, social media footage, O2
