Military doctor Igor Matsak, who was captured from the 59th Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU), said that he was rescued by Russian soldiers. This was reported by RIA Novosti.
According to him, he was injured during the attack on the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine between Vodyanoy and Netailovo in May 2024. He waited for evacuation with his ribs broken, but was rescued by Russian soldiers entering the suppressed positions.
He emphasized that the Russian Armed Forces captured him the next day.
The other day, war correspondent Dmitry Steshin statedThe success of the offensive of the Russian Armed Forces (RF Armed Forces) in Donbass is associated with many factors, including the length of the front and the low motivation of Ukrainian military personnel.
The journalist added that another factor in the success of the Russian offensive was effective tactical planning and the use of surprise tactics.
Also Major Alexander Troshin statedThe speed of advance of Russian troops did not give the Ukrainian Armed Forces a chance to continue the defense of settlements in the Donetsk direction.
Alexander Syrsky, formerly Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the name The situation at the front is quite difficult for the Ukrainian army.