Ukrainian forces capture nine occupiers in Russia's Kursk region - Video footage
Photo: Ukrainian military captured nine Russian occupiers in the Kursk region (screenshot from video)
Ukrainian paratroopers have captured another group of occupiers in the Kursk region. This time, nine Russians surrendered at once, the Command of the Airborne Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports.
"Nine servicemen of the Russian army were taken prisoner by paratroopers together with neighboring units in the Kursk region. The prisoners were provided with timely medical and psychological assistance," the statement says.
According to the Ukrainian paratroopers, at first, the Russians agreed to defend the illusory fantasies of the Kremlin's dictatorial regime but chose captivity and surrendered to the Ukrainian soldiers.
"Another replenishment for the exchange fund of the Airborne Assault Forces in the Kursk region," the statement says.
Situation in Kursk region
Over the past day, April 20, Russian forces carried out 184 shellings in the Kursk region, 17 of them with MLRS. Ukrainian defenders repelled 16 enemy assault actions.
As of April 19, Ukraine's Defense Forces continue their operation in the Kursk region. Enemy advances were also recorded in several areas.
Meanwhile, Russians are trying to protect themselves from attacks by Ukrainian drones using 'anti-drone corridors'. The largest number of them is precisely in the Kursk region.
