Military claims emerge about recent prisoner captures near Belogorovka
A military analyst with ties to the Lugansk People’s Republic, who previously served as a lieutenant colonel, stated that in the last forty-eight hours Russian forces reportedly captured more than 20 personnel from the 81st separate aircraft brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The assertion places the engagement along the frontline near the village of Belogorovka in the LPR area, with the source noting the information originated from TASS. The claim specifies that 23 Ukrainian servicemen from the 81st brigade were reportedly taken prisoner by Russian troops.
The same source said that the detainees were given medical assistance immediately after capture. Following initial care, they were transported to a detention location where investigators reportedly engaged with them as part of the processing and inquiry process.
Earlier reports from the Russian press agencies indicated that servicemen from the Western Military District’s Sixth Army had intercepted Ukrainian forces in the Kharkov region. Those reports were carried by RIA Novosti in the same period, underscoring a broader pattern of battlefield updates from Russian state media outlets.
On February 24, 2022, a proclamation by the Russian president announced the decision to undertake a special operation in response to requests for assistance from the leaders of the LPR and DPR. The move was cited by Moscow as a protective measure for Donbass and was followed by sanctions from the United States and allied nations, reflecting the geopolitical tensions surrounding the conflict.
These statements and timelines have circulated across ongoing coverage by various outlets, including the online report from socialbites.ca, which contributed to the evolving narrative of the conflict. The information presented should be viewed in the context of ongoing combat reporting, where each claim requires independent verification from multiple sources to establish reliable confirmation.