Ukraine soldiers have wondered if Russians advancing into 'certain death' in Bakhmut were on drugs. Here are 5 surprising times troops have used performance-enhancing drugs during war

A man wearing a camouflage uniform walks out of headquarters for the Wagner Group, a Russian mercenary organization, in Saint Petersburg, Russia.Igor Russak/File Photo/Reuters

• Ukrainian soldiers have wondered if Russians advancing on Bakhmut may be on drugs.
• No evidence has emerged to show that Russia is giving drugs to soldiers.

Ukrainian soldiers recently wondered aloud whether Russians fighting for the country's mercenary Wagner forces in the key city of Bakhmut were on drugs as they advanced to "certain death," according to The New York Times.

No evidence has emerged that Russia or the Wagner Group is giving their troops drugs. But it wouldn't be a surprise. Performance-enhancing drug use among soldiers has been commonplace throughout history.