The Ukrainian Armed Forces blew up a GPS collar on a Russian prisoner of war
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Soldiers of the Ukrainian Armed Forces detonated a booby-trapped GPS collar on a Russian prisoner of war after he refused to go to positions to open Ukrainian fortifications, TASS reported, citing a source in Russian security forces.
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Why It Matters
The message comes in the context of ongoing hostilities between Ukraine and Russia, where both sides accuse each other of violating the norms of warfare.
Soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) detonated a booby-trapped GPS collar on a Russian prisoner of war after refusing to go to positions to open them. This was reported by TASS, citing a source in Russian security forces.
“Ukrainian militants blew up a collar containing explosives on a Russian prisoner. The guy became another suicide bomber. Obviously, he was sent to reveal our positions, but he didn’t go anywhere,” the agency’s interlocutor said.
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Russia will demand an international investigation into the incident through the UN or OSCE
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Open Questions
- Who exactly is the source of information in Russian law enforcement agencies?
- Were there any advance warnings about mining the collar?
- Which positions were planned to be opened with the help of a prisoner?






