War creates incredible stories
Some time ago, two Ukrainian paratroopers on the territory of the Russian Federation were captured during a massive Russian assault by two Russian stormtroopers who suddenly jumped into their position. There was heavy shelling, and the enemy succeeded.
The four of them were sitting down in a small shelter and spent several days together. Drones, artillery and mortars were constantly bombarding the area. The Russians reported to their command that they had captured Ukrainians and received orders to kill the prisoners and move forward.
But the Russian stormtroopers could not kill those who were sitting next to them. They decided to take our fighters prisoner. But as soon as they got out and started moving towards the Russians, Russian artillery started firing at them, as it is forbidden for Russians to retreat during an assault. Then all four returned to the shelter.
The Russian commanders demanded to attack, but it was impossible because our drones and artillery were working effectively, and very soon the entire Russian assault squad was eliminated, except for these two who were sitting with ours.
And then the captured Ukrainians offered the Russian stormtroopers to surrender, because Ukrainian commanders do not shoot either their own or their prisoners, and their lives would be guaranteed. And the Russians agreed - their comrades, with whom they had gone on the assault, could no longer be contacted. It so happened that only the captured Ukrainians could give them a chance to survive. And then the Russians returned the weapons and radios to the Ukrainian fighters, and our fighters contacted our command and at a convenient moment withdrew the Russian stormtroopers to the rear position.
Since the Russian stormtroopers behaved honestly, did not kill our soldiers, and since they did not violate anything under Ukrainian law, surrendered on the territory of the Russian Federation and provided valuable information, our soldiers treated the Russians with respect. They were not even tied up. I saw them. Now they will calmly go for an exchange in due course and save their lives. I'm not going to show videos of them without their consent or give details, although the story would be brilliant. I hope that someday I will have such an opportunity.
And the two Ukrainian paratrooper heroes who had so unexpectedly captured two Russian prisoners returned to their position and continued their combat mission.
I believe that the time will come when we will also be able to record interviews with them.
Yurii Butusov
