Former Ukrainian soldiers in Russian unit capture Ukrainian troops in Donetsk
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Former Ukrainian soldiers serving in Russia's Maxim Krivonos Battalion captured a group of Ukrainian servicemen in the Krasnoarmeysk area after receiving orders to storm an enemy group dropped off nearby, according to the battalion's reconnaissance commander speaking to TASS.
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Why It Matters
The Maxim Krivonos Battalion was formed three years ago from former Ukrainian servicemen who now serve alongside Russian troops in the conflict in eastern Ukraine.
DONETSK, September 23. /TASS/. Former Ukrainian soldiers serving alongside Russian troops in the Maxim Krivonos Battalion captured a group of Ukrainian servicemen in the Krasnoarmeysk area, the commander of the battalion’s reconnaissance group, a former Ukrainian special forces soldier with the call sign Borzy, told TASS.
"We received a task that an enemy group had been dropped off not far from us during the night. We were told to ‘storm’ them and, if possible, take as many of them prisoner as possible. We went in, surrounded them from both sides and captured them. They began surrendering, and we led them out," the commander said.
The Maxim Krivonos Battalion was formed three years ago from former Ukrainian servicemen.
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Ukrainian authorities may investigate the Maxim Krivonos Battalion for treason or collaboration with the enemy.
Possible · Within weeks
Open Questions
- How many Ukrainian servicemen were captured?
- What happened to the captured servicemen after they were led out?
- Are there legal implications for former Ukrainian soldiers fighting for Russia under Ukrainian or international law?
