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Recent events in Ukraine have highlighted key incidents related to captivity amidst the ongoing conflict. In a notable special operation in the Sumy sector, a Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance unit successfully seized a Russian observation post, capturing five Russian servicemen. This operation reflects the strategic capabilities of Ukrainian forces in counteracting occupation forces. Tragic news emerged regarding Mykola Bruiev, a defender of Mariupol and Azov Brigade member, who died in Russian captivity due to torture. His sacrifice underscores the brutal realities of warfare and the toll on prisoners of war (POWs). These events emphasize the complexities and human cost associated with captivity within the Ukraine conflict.
What strategies are used in Ukraine to capture occupying forces?
Ukrainian forces employ various strategies, including sabotage and reconnaissance missions, to disrupt enemy positions and capture occupying forces. Recently, a special operation in the Sumy sector demonstrated the effectiveness of these tactics, as a Ukrainian unit destroyed a Russian observation post and captured five servicemen.
What led to the death of Mykola Bruiev in captivity?
Mykola Bruiev, a member of the Azov Battalion and defender of Mariupol, tragically died while in Russian captivity due to torture. His death highlights the severe conditions faced by prisoners of war and underscores the brutality often inflicted on captives.
How does the Ukrainian military handle prisoners of war?
The Ukrainian military adheres to international laws regarding the treatment of prisoners of war (POWs). While the exact procedures may be classified, operations such as those in the Sumy sector are conducted with the intention to comply with humanitarian standards and intelligence gathering.
What impact do successful capture operations have on the war effort?
Successful capture operations greatly impact the war effort by disrupting enemy command and control structures, gathering valuable intelligence, and potentially using detainees in prisoner exchanges. These successes boost the morale of Ukrainian forces and can diminish the operational capabilities of occupying forces.
What are the challenges faced by Ukrainian forces in special operations?
Ukrainian forces face numerous challenges in special operations, including operational secrecy, the need for precise intelligence, and the risks involved in capturing fortified positions. Additionally, such operations require highly trained units capable of swift and effective execution without sustaining casualties.
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As part of rescue operation, soldier from Airborne Assault Forces was freed after four years in Russian captivity. VIDEO+PHOTOS As part of a special rescue operation, a soldier from the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ Airborne Assault Troops, who had been held captive by the Russians for four years, has been successfully returned to territory controlled by Ukraine. 5 748 3 Previously in trend: Return from occupation
Special operation in Sumy sector: our sabotage and reconnaissance unit cleared Russian observation post and captured five occupiers. VIDEO In the Sumy sector, a Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance unit carried out a successful special operation, resulting in the destruction of a Russian occupation forces’ observation post and the capture of five Russian servicemen. 3 477 6 Previously in trend: captured occupiers
Two captives after abduction: Russian soldiers convicted of crime against farmers in Donetsk region. VIDEO Two farmers from the Bakhmut district endured unlawful detention, interrogations under threat, being transported blindfolded, a journey lasting several days through occupied territory, and being taken prisoner again. 2 531 1 Previously in trend: Investigation of Russian war crimes
Prisoner exchange takes place: 175 military personnel and seven civilians freed, — Zelenskyy. PHOTOS Today, 11 April 2026, a prisoner exchange took place between Ukraine and the Russian Federation. 175 servicemen were released from enemy captivity. 6 556 14 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap
Paratroopers of 81st Separate Airmobile Brigade capture 6 occupiers in Sloviansk direction. VIDEO Paratroopers of the 81st Separate Airmobile Brigade of Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine captured six Russian servicemen in the Sloviansk direction, who voluntarily laid down their arms. 3 035 1 Previously in trend: captured occupiers
DIU soldiers captured two occupiers in Zaporizhzhia sector. VIDEO Soldiers from the "Stugna" unit, part of the "Timur Special Forces" of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, captured two Russian Federation servicemen whilst carrying out stabilisation operations in the Zaporizhzhia sector. 4 186 1 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction
Russians used drone to eliminate their accomplice, who was going to surrender to soldiers of 24th SMB. VIDEO Russian troops continue to demonstrate "barrage tactics," killing their own soldiers for attempting to save their lives. According to Censor.NET, a dramatic video has been published online showing the occupiers' massacre of one of their own soldiers. 9 555 19 Previously in trend: captured occupiers
FPV drones of Armed Forces of Ukraine saved Ukrainian soldiers from captivity near Pokrovsk: enemy group destroyed. VIDEO Near Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast, drones saved Ukrainian soldiers from captivity. 10 011 13 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction
Soldiers of 63rd SMB neutralised 65 occupiers in Lyman direction: four were taken prisoner. VIDEO Over the past day, in the Lyman direction, fighters of the 63rd separate mechanised brigade neutralised 65 Russian soldiers, four of whom were taken prisoner. 3 548 3 Previously in trend: captured occupiers Hostilities in Lyman sector
Defence forces captured 21 Russian soldiers in Donetsk region – Azov. VIDEO Ukrainian Defense Forces troops operating in the defensive sector of brigades of the Azov 1st Corps of the National Guard captured 21 Russian servicemembers in the Dobropillia and Kostiantynivka directions. 8 439 30 Previously in trend: captured occupiers
"Enei" fighters destroy enemy positions in Toretsk and capture occupier: "What are you, cop?". VIDEO A unit of the "Enei" Special Operations Battalion of the National Police’s "Liut" Brigade successfully completed a combat mission in Toretsk, Donetsk region. 6 978 6 Previously in trend: Situation at front
Wanted to surrender: occupier killed by his own invaders. VIDEO The "South" Joint Forces Group has released footage showing a Russian soldier being killed by his own army while attempting to surrender to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 6 994 12 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers
Armenian, Buryat, Nenets, Tajik and two Yakuts: fighters captured six Russian occupiers. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers captured six occupiers, among whom there were no ethnic Russians. 12 586 79 Previously in trend: captured occupiers
Border guards from "Hart" brigade captured two Russian soldiers in Kharkiv region. VIDEO+PHOTOS In Kharkiv region, border guards of the "Hart" brigade captured two Russian soldiers who were building fortifications on Ukrainian territory. 2 290 4 Previously in trend: Situation at front
Indian recruited by Russians surrenders to Ukrainian Armed Forces: "I didn’t want to fight, I wanted to escape". VIDEO A 22-year-old Indian citizen named Majoti was captured by the Ukrainian military. He agreed to serve in the Russian army to avoid a seven-year prison sentence. 4 768 15 Previously in trend: Captured Russian mercenaries
Defence forces eliminated 50 occupiers and captured another 8 in village of Sichneve in Dnipropetrovsk region. VIDEO The Ukrainian Defence Forces have released footage of successful assault operations by the 141st Separate Mechanised Brigade in the village of Sichneve in the Dnipropetrovsk region. The operation resulted in significant enemy losses. Soldiers of the "Shkval" assault unit eliminated 50 Russian... 5 835 7 Previously in trend: Situation at front
Occupier joined assault troops instead of going to prison — now he is giving "interviews" in captivity. VIDEO The occupier Sergey Shevkuta from Mozdok, Russia, who was facing a prison term for "weed", found himself in the realities of typical Russian assaults. 2 612 6 Previously in trend: captured occupiers
Tuva-born occupier surrenders to Ukrainian border guards in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO In the Pokrovsk direction, servicemen of the rapid response commandant’s office of the Chernihiv Border Detachment captured a 31-year-old Russian citizen from the Republic of Tuva, with the call sign "Taiga." 4 673 30 Previously in trend: captured occupiers
Russians kill their own soldiers who tried to surrender in Kursk region. VIDEO Russian troops killed two of their own soldiers who attempted to surrender to Ukrainian paratroopers in Russia’s Kursk region. 9 741 10 Previously in trend: Russians are killing their own
In Kyiv, an Azovstal defender who spent year in captivity with bullet in his heart underwent successful surgery. VIDEO A defender of Azovstal, who spent a year in captivity with a bullet in his heart, has undergone a successful operation in Kyiv. 4 884 16
Soldiers of 425th Assault Regiment "Skelia" captured 17 Russian invaders. VIDEO A Russian assault group fell into a trap set by fighters from the 425th Separate Assault Regiment "Skelia". Ukrainian soldiers captured 17 occupiers during a combat sortie. 7 326 16 Previously in trend: Situation at front captured occupiers
After "pipe" to Kupiansk, captured occupiers advise Russian military "not to fall for any b#llshit" from their commanders. VIDEO The Ukrainian military captured a group of Russian occupiers who tried to enter the city of Kupiansk, Kharkiv region, through a gas pipe on scooters. According to Censor.NET, the video confession of the prisoners was released by the 10th Army Corps of the Land Forces of AFU. 15 992 21 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction
3rd Army Corps clears enemy positions: ’One killed, other captured’. VIDEO Assault troops of the 3rd Army Corps carried out a clearance operation in parts of the Svatove district and the Lyman amalgamated territorial community. 3 872 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions
Woman who spent six years in captivity in Russia has been returned to Ukraine. VIDEO Ukrainian civilian Svitlana, released from Russian captivity, met her daughters for the first time after more than six years of separation. 4 153 6 Previously in trend: Return from occupation
He shouted "glory to russia" and then surrendered: occupier himself came out to AFU soldiers. VIDEO In the Toretsk sector, fighters of the "Khyzhak" brigade of the Patrol Police Department, together with the 28th Separate Mechanised Brigade, captured a 22-year-old Russian soldier from Astrakhan. 7 641 13 Previously in trend: captured occupiers
Captured occupier recounts threats of execution by his commander: "There is no way back". VIDEO Soldiers of the 425th Separate Assault Regiment "SKELIA" have released exclusive footage of the interrogation of a Russian serviceman captured after the liberation of the village of Zarichne in Donetsk region, where Ukrainian forces raised the national flag. 3 043 10 Previously in trend: interview with captured occupier
Captured occupier confirmed Russian Federation’s heavy losses in Pokrovsk: "They are rotting. Drones and mortars tore them apart". VIDEO Soldiers of the 425th Separate Assault Regiment "Skelia" continue to effectively eliminate Russian occupiers in Pokrovsk, Donetsk region. 6 330 9 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction
Ukrainian defenders captured 17 Russian invaders in Dobropillia, Donetsk Oblast. VIDEO Russian invaders were captured in the area of responsibility of the 1st "Azov" National Guard Corps. The enemy command sent the invaders on the offensive to the hottest spot in Donetsk region - Dobropillia. 12 243 21 Previously in trend: Situation at front
Defense Forces capture two former Russian prisoners: "They pressured me, blackmailed me with my freedom". VIDEO Fighters of the Forpost border brigade captured two Russian soldiers in the Vovchansk sector. Both were former prisoners forced into the war: they were threatened with additional years behind bars if they refused. 3 314 8 Previously in trend: Situation at front
Our paratroopers free two Ukrainian civilians and capture 15 Russian invaders in Kharkiv region. VIDEO Four of our servicemen from the Air Assault Forces carried out a successful operation in Kharkiv region. 6 963 5 Previously in trend: Situation at front
Russian shoots his accomplice at point-blank range in Zaporizhzhia region. VIDEO A video was published online showing the occupier shooting his accomplice at close range with a machine gun in the Zaporizhzhia direction. 26 951 40 Previously in trend: Order in Russian army
92nd SAB fighters captured Russian invader after soldier asked him for cigarette. VIDEO Soldiers of the 92nd Separate Assault Brigade (SAB) named after Kosh Ataman Ivan Sirko approached the Russians and simply took them prisoner. 10 347 22 Previously in trend: Situation at front
"Liut" fighters capture occupier from Sevastopol: "How’s weather in Crimea?". VIDEO Fighters of the "Eney" battalion of the "Liut" brigade neutralized an enemy group during a battle, capturing an occupier from Sevastopol. 11 747 15 Previously in trend: Situation at front
Two occupiers surrendered to our drone, then Russian invaders tried to kill them while escaping. VIDEO In the Kupiansk direction, pilots of the border unit "Phoenix" captured two Russian invaders by dropping a bottle of water with a note saying "Follow the drone" from a drone, and then defended them from an attack by the prisoners’ own drone. 5 296 16 Previously in trend: Situation at front
"Forpost" fighters captured enemy stormtrooper in Vovchansk direction. VIDEO Soldiers of the "Forpost" brigade, who are currently performing tasks in the Vovchansk direction, have replenished the exchange pool. 3 407 10 Previously in trend: Situation at front
Group of occupiers raised poster reading ’We want to surrender’ after drone strike in Kharkiv region. VIDEO Fighters of the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade forced surviving occupiers to surrender after carrying out a combined strike with aerial and ground drones on enemy positions in the Kharkiv region. 131 246 18 Previously in trend: Fighting in Kharkiv direction
Miner from Dobropillia is fighting in Russian 83rd Airborne Brigade, which committed atrocities in Bucha. VIDEO Simonov Volodymyr Volodymyrovych, born 12.03.1981, was born, grew up and worked in the city of Dobropillia in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine. In 2014, after the outbreak of Russian aggression, he gathered his family and fled to Russia, settling in Tula. 10 years later, in March 2025, Simonov finally... 9 667 26 Previously in trend: High treason
Russian soldier surrenders: after 10 hours, he covered 2 kilometres and fell into hands of 77th Separate Airborne Brigade. VIDEO After several precise drone drops, the Russian soldier decided to stop playing the "hero" and raised his hands up, declaring his desire to surrender. 6 346 27 Previously in trend: Situation at front
Ukrainian defenders captured seven Russian invaders in Toretsk direction. VIDEO At the Toretsk direction in the Donetsk region, Ukrainian defenders replenished the exchange fund with 7 Russian invaders from the 132nd Horlivka motorised rifle brigade of the Russian Armed Forces. 4 696 17 Previously in trend: Situation at front
Our troops captured 2 Russians in Donetsk direction: "We dropped water and indicated route with grenades". VIDEO In the Donetsk direction, soldiers of the 113th Separate Territorial Defense Brigade captured two occupiers with the help of a drone. 4 193 5 Previously in trend: Situation at front
Captured dollar millionaire from Novosibirsk. VIDEO Klimov Daniil Nikolaevich, 29.04.2004, a serviceman of the 74th Brigade of the RF Armed Forces, 1444th Regiment. A dollar millionaire, an "officer" from Novosibirsk. For 2.5 years, his call centre has been extorting money from Russians. 15 715 26 Previously in trend: captured occupiers
12 Russian soldiers surrendered after work of Ukrainian drone operator in Sumy region. VIDEO In Sumy region, 12 Russian soldiers voluntarily laid down their arms and surrendered to Ukrainian defenders. This happened after a Ukrainian operator delivered a precision strike with a drop of ammunition. 8 246 17 Previously in trend: Situation at front
National Guard troops captured group of Russian infantrymen in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO In the Pokrovsk direction in Donetsk region, fighters of a special purpose reconnaissance company of the 14th operational brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine "Chervona Kalyna" captured at least five Russian servicemen. 9 506 9 Previously in trend: captured occupiers
FPV drone crew commander of 414th Separate Brigade "Magyar Birds" captures occupier using UAV. VIDEO During a combat sortie, the crew commander of the FPV drone from the 414th separate brigade "Magyar Birds," call sign "Pain," captured a Russian occupier using the drone. 3 555 8
After drone attack, "three hundredth" Russian read Ukrainian leaflet with offer to surrender and raised his hands up. VIDEO The occupier surrendered to Ukrainian soldiers after being wounded by a Ukrainian drone attack. 9 560 11 Previously in trend: captured occupiers
Battle for Tetkino: eight Russians surrendered. VIDEO Kursk buffer zone: Russian troops preserved their lives by surrendering. One of them – grenade launcher assistant and rifleman Vladislav Chernyshev. 7 128 30 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Kursk region
Ukrainian defenders captured another group of Russian occupiers in Toretsk direction. VIDEO Ukrainian troops captured another group of Russian occupants in the Toretsk direction. 5 709 6 Previously in trend: Situation in the Toretsk direction captured occupiers
Two foreign mercenaries from Russian army raised their hands in front of Ukrainian drone and surrendered. VIDEO Two foreign mercenaries fighting for the Russian army surrendered on the Zaporizhzhia direction after raising their hands under the threat of a Ukrainian drone strike. 12 610 29 Previously in trend: foreign mercenaries in russian army
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