Over 470 Ukrainian troops surrender near Kharkiv: Russian Defense Ministry
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27 February, 2022, 04:10 pm
Last modified: 27 February, 2022, 04:15 pm
The 302nd Air Defense Regiment of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, equipped with Buk M-1 air defense systems, voluntarily laid down arms and surrendered yesterday in the Kharkiv region. A total of 471 Ukrainian servicemen have been detained," Russian Defense Ministry spokesperson Igor Konashenkov said
Participants walk past a mural depicting Soviet actor Leonid Bykov during the Unity March, which is a procession to demonstrate the patriotic spirit of local residents amid growing tensions with Russia, in Kharkiv, Ukraine February 5, 2022. Picture taken with a drone. REUTERS/Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy
As many as 471 Ukrainian service members have been detained in Ukraine's Kharkiv region; they have laid down their arms, Interfax reported citing Russian Defense Ministry.
"The 302nd Air Defense Regiment of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, equipped with Buk M-1 air defense systems, voluntarily laid down arms and surrendered yesterday in the Kharkiv region. A total of 471 Ukrainian servicemen have been detained," Russian Defense Ministry spokesperson Igor Konashenkov told a briefing conference on Sunday.
"The respectful attitude and aid are being given to all Ukrainian service members. Once documents are ready, they will be sent to their families," he said.
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