Ukrainian paratroopers and different models captured 27 Russian service members throughout hostilities in Russia's Kursk Oblast, the Airborne Assault Troops' press service stated on Jan. 16.
"Amongst them are officers, sergeants, and privates from motorized rifle models, Marines, airborne troops, and different models, coming from varied Russian areas and the occupied metropolis of Sevastopol," the press service introduced on its Telegram channel.
Ukraine has been combating within the southwestern Kursk Oblast since August 2024, hoping to make use of its positions there as a trump card in potential negotiations with Russia.
Moscow has ramped up its efforts to throw Ukrainian out of its territory, deploying North Korean troops and reportedly retaking round half of the realm initially taken by Kyiv.
"We name on different Russian troopers not to withstand and give up!" the Airborne Assault Troops' press service stated, promising to deal with Russian prisoners of struggle (POW) in accordance with worldwide humanitarian legislation.
Solely a day earlier, Ukraine's Nationwide Guard introduced the seize of 23 Russian troopers throughout fight operations close to Toretsk in Donetsk Oblast.
Ukraine and Russia usually maintain prisoner exchanges, most lately on Jan. 15 when 25 Ukrainians, together with Azovstal defenders, have been launched.
The Kyiv IndependentBoldizsar Gyori