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Ukraine says it forced 250 Russian soldiers to surrender in daring operation

Ukraine forces 250 Russian soldiers to surrender in daring operation

By · Published October 2, 2026  19:27 UTC · Updated October 2, 2026  20:24 UTC

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Ukraine's military has successfully forced 250 Russian soldiers to surrender in a daring operation, marking a significant shift in the conflict's dynamics. Coverage from Interfax-Ukraine and The Kyiv Independent reveals that the Russian soldiers were abandoned by their commanders, leading to desperate measures such as drinking their own urine and eating tree bark to survive.

The testimonies of the captured Russian soldiers, released by Ukraine's Third Army Corps, provide a harrowing account of the conditions they faced. According to the testimonies, the soldiers were left without food or water for extended periods, resulting in the extreme measures they took to stay alive.

The reporting on the specifics of the operation, including the exact location and timing, is thin. The Daily Star's article suggests that the Russian war machine is collapsing, but this claim is not corroborated by other outlets. The video released by Цензор.НЕТ shows Biletskyi speaking with Russian prisoners, but the context and implications of this interaction are unclear.

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What is the operation called?

The operation is referred to as 'Vivaldi'

How many Russian soldiers were forced to surrender?

250

What is the condition of the captured Russian soldiers?

The testimonies suggest that they were abandoned by their commanders and were left without food or water for extended periods

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