In the Kursk region, 21 occupier surrendered, revealing discussions about reprisals against Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers.

The exchange fund has been replenished by more than 20 soldiers of the Russian Armed Forces. This was reported on February 5 by the press service of the Air Assault Forces of Ukraine.

In the Kursk region, paratroopers captured 21 occupier

Paratroopers from the joint unit captured 21 servicemen of the enemy army. The Air Assault Forces assured that the prisoners received timely medical assistance.

"They chose the right path by surrendering to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, instead of participating in senseless meat assaults without proper training and support. We urge all servicemen of the Russian army — do not fulfill the fantasies of your dictator, surrender," — the Air Assault Forces called out.

In the Kursk region, 21 occupier surrendered: what they revealed

Batrakhanov, Leontyev, and Kolmakov are fighters from the 155th Separate Brigade of the Marine Corps of the Russian army. They replenished the exchange fund just a month or two after signing their contracts.

"This is the very 155th brigade, whose soldiers are known for particularly brutal treatment of Ukrainian prisoners of war. The captives report that they heard of instances of extreme cruelty by marines towards Ukrainian POWs, but they were not witnesses themselves. Usually, such orders were given by unit commanders. Those who refused to comply were threatened with being 'zeroed out'," — the Air Assault Forces reported.

The press service assured that the prisoners of war are being held in proper conditions and have received medical assistance.

"(I heard, — ed.) that they don't take prisoners, they kill. There were rumors about this, even in the unit," — one of the occupiers stated.

He confirmed the brigade's reputation, noting that its soldiers do not take Ukrainian soldiers prisoner, instead committing brutal reprisals, including amputating various body parts and decapitating.

Another occupier mentioned that he ended up in the war because he signed a contract due to "very large debts." He specified that the debt was over two million, likely in rubles. The Russian serviceman also confirmed that he received an order "not to take prisoners."

"Among the soldiers, such rumors circulated that they shouldn't take prisoners; there were cases of ears being cut off and heads being severed," — he added.

The occupier shared that he found himself encircled with a group, and then their own began shelling them with mortars. It was then that they decided to surrender. He admitted that he was frightened by the prospect of torture in captivity, while Ukrainian soldiers "gave them the last water, a can of stew," and helped carry the wounded.

The POW also confirmed hearing about killings for attempted escapes. According to him, if a fugitive is caught, they could be "zeroed out." At the training ground, he trained alongside soldiers from North Korea, but in a separate group. Russians were prohibited from approaching them, and they could only see them from a distance of 15 meters.

In the Kursk region, paratroopers captured 21 occupier: among them is a Ukrainian

In "RIA South," it was noted that among the group of prisoners was Ivan Vykharev, a native of the village of Mikhailovka in the Zaporizhzhia region, born in 2003. This village is located 50 kilometers from Melitopol.

Vykharev could not recall his own unit, only mentioning some "34th group." It is unclear how he ended up in the Russian Armed Forces. The occupying authorities claim they do not recruit conscripts from the VOT for combat. However, a media source from the occupation reported that after training, some of these fighters are sent to the front.

"Our acquaintance had already served in the Ukrainian army. When he was called up, he argued that he had already served. However, the recruitment office told him: 'You served Ukraine, and now you will serve Russia.' First, he was sent to training in the Krasnodar region. Recently, he called and said that they are forming units from conscripts and preparing them for deployment to the Kursk region," — an unnamed informant said.

Recall that the head of the communications department of the Air Forces Command of Ukraine, Yuriy Ihnat, confirmed that the Defense Forces first shot down an enemy guided bomb.

The "Predator" brigade reported that defenders of the Donetsk region set an explosive surprise for the occupiers.