Elite Russian Soldiers Surrender to Ukrainian Forces

The Krakow Post

On Wednesday, August 21, Ukrainian forces successfully captured over a dozen Russian soldiers, including members of the elite “Akhmat” unit, often regarded as a highly trained force within Russia’s military.

The operation was conducted by Ukraine’s 22nd Separate Mechanized Brigade, which has been actively involved in the ongoing conflict in the Kursk region. The Ukrainian Ground Forces announced the capture, highlighting the potential strategic value these prisoners might have in future exchanges.

“Our soldiers continue to carry out combat missions in the Kursk region. The capture of these prisoners means that more of our men and women will soon return home,” stated Ukrainian fighters who participated in the operation.

Among the seized items were the chevrons of the Kadyrov “Akhmat” unit, symbolizing the elite status of these captured soldiers within the Russian military.

This is not the first time Ukrainian forces have captured members of Chechen units. On August 17, another group of Chechen fighters surrendered, adding to Ukraine’s growing pool of prisoners for potential exchanges. Additionally, on August 14, a video emerged showing over a hundred Russian soldiers surrendering to Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region, further emphasizing the difficulties faced by Russian troops in the area.

According to Ukrainian military leader Syrskyi, the Ukrainian army has advanced 28-35 kilometres into Russian territory, marking significant progress in their ongoing operations.