Chinese soldiers captured by Ukrainian forces: Which brigade led operation
Illustrative photo: Chinese soldiers fight against Ukraine (Getty Images)
Chinese soldiers who fought alongside Russia have been captured by Ukrainian forces for the first time. The operation was carried out by the soldiers of the 81st Separate Airborne Slobozhanska Brigade of the Airborne Assault Troops, according to the brigade's Facebook page.
"Soldiers of the 81st Separate Airborne Slobozhanska Brigade recently captured two citizens of the People's Republic of China," the brigade's statement said.
It was clarified that the Chinese nationals were part of a unit of Russian forces, and they were armed.
Ukrainian law enforcement agencies are currently conducting all necessary legal actions with the prisoners.
Chinese soldiers captured
Today, April 8, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed that Ukrainian defenders managed to capture Chinese citizens. They had been fighting against Ukraine on Russia's side.
According to the President, Ukrainian soldiers clashed with a group of six Chinese soldiers in the Donetsk region. Two of them were taken prisoner.
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha immediately summoned the Chinese chargé d'affaires in Ukraine to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to demand an explanation.
So far, China has not officially responded to this information.
