Observers reported that soldiers who surrendered in the Svatovo-Kremennaya corridor handed over foreign-made arms along with crates of ammunition. The news outlet cited as the source a defense-related organization that noted the items collected would be placed in museums as historical artifacts. [RIA News]
Among the recovered weapons were three machine guns manufactured in different countries: the American M249, the Belgian FN MAG, and the German MG3. The documentation from the source highlighted that these weapons would serve as material for public display in museums, offering a tangible reminder of the equipment used in recent operations. [RIA News]
Another report from the Russian defense ministry described the surrender of additional Ukrainian troops during a recent push in the Rabotino and Pyatikhatki area. The ministry claimed significant losses among Ukrainian forces in the Zaporozhye sector, noting thousands of personnel affected in the ongoing conflict. [RIA News]
In another update, Zaporozhye regional governor Evgeniy Balitsky stated that in a separate maneuver toward Zaporozhye, Russian units secured the capture of a small number of Ukrainian soldiers, ranging from two to nine individuals. These incidents illustrate the evolving dynamics of frontline operations and the varying outcomes of recent engagements. [RIA News]
Earlier, reports indicated that three Ukrainian service members crossed the Dnieper under difficult conditions and surrendered to Russian forces, underscoring the fluid and challenging nature of the battlefield in this region. [RIA News]