Ukrainian airborne units have demonstrated a successful operation resulting in the capture of a group of Russian occupiers on the Kursk direction
Video recordings released by the Ukrainian military confirm the effectiveness of their actions in the combat zone and showcase the high combat skills of Ukrainian paratroopers. Together with units from adjacent military formations, Ukrainian defenders carried out the capture and monitored the situation in real-time. According to the reports from the command of the State Special Military Intelligence Agency (SSMIA), the operational situation in the eastern part of the country remains tense; however, the units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces continue to accomplish their assigned tasks. In a comment related to the video, the directorate noted that the Russian soldiers who were captured are subjected to significant psychological and physical mistreatment by their commanders within Russia, from whom they were recruited to participate in hostilities in Ukraine. "Russian soldiers surrender because the abuse within their units is worse than captivity. In their formations on Russian territory, they are subjected to inhumane treatment — psychological pressure, threats, and physical violence," the official statement from the command reads. This statement further confirms the situation within the occupation units — Russian servicemen often find themselves without proper support or choose surrender to avoid further brutal mistreatment. Ukrainian military personnel emphasize that prisoners of war are an important resource for exchange negotiations. According to their information, these men can be used as leverage in talks to bring back Ukrainian heroes who are currently in Russian captivity. The Ukrainian Armed Forces aim to utilize every available opportunity to repatriate their compatriots — this is one of the ways to demonstrate strength and humanity during difficult times of war. These events once again highlight the high level of training of Ukrainian paratroopers and their ability to act swiftly and decisively under any conditions. Of course, this operation is just another small but vital part of the larger efforts of the Ukrainian people in the fight for independence and sovereignty. Not only do they strike at the enemy's strongholds, but they also seek to boost the morale of the Ukrainian people by demonstrating that the occupiers are not invincible and that their forces are capable of restraint and effectiveness. In the current situation, every victory matters. Capturing a Russian soldier is not only a tactical achievement but also a symbolic act in the struggle for the country's independence. The Ukrainian people continue to defend their land, and Ukrainian military personnel keep demonstrating their ability to tactically and morally break the enemy, even in the most challenging conditions.