THIS is the startling moment a Russian soldier capitulated to Ukrainian forces after desperately pleading for his life with a message written on cardboard.
The 16th Corps reported that drone pilots operating near Lyman, a city in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, spotted the soldier signaling his intention to surrender.
Russian soldiers were captured by drones begging for their livesCredit: 16th Army CorpsMessages written on cardboard request Ukrainian forces to spare themCredit: 16th Army Corps
Drone footage reveals a small building with cardboard signs displayed in a window.
One message stated: “Please take me prisoner, I want to live.”
It is believed that the soldier had been directed by his superiors to surrender.
Shortly after, another sign appeared in the window, once again requesting to spare his life.
A Ukrainian drone operator then responded, providing the soldier with clear instructions on how to surrender safely.
Two Ukrainian soldiers subsequently approached the building and took the Russian soldier into custody.
Confirming that the surrender was successful, the 16th Army Corps stated that the operation was conducted with the assistance of the “Shkval” special unit from the 57th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade.
This isn’t the first time drones have facilitated Russian surrenders.
Ukrainian forces have reported incidents where Russian troops were convinced to lay down their weapons after drones transmitted voice messages.
In 2022, a video was released offering Russian soldiers a step-by-step guide on how to surrender to a Ukrainian drone.
Drones are now being utilized more extensively in this conflict than in any previous wars.
Both sides heavily depend on them for reconnaissance and combat operations.
Ukrainian forces have also been actively promoting peaceful surrenders for Russian soldiers through initiatives like their “I Want to Live” hotline.
This hotline claims to have been utilized by thousands of troops.
This latest incident follows recent events in Russia.
Western nations have challenged Russia’s account of the alleged strike, with Ukrainian officials labeling the evidence as “laughable.”
Russia has since asserted that it has provided the U.S. with data that substantiates the attack.
A video shared on the Russian Defence Ministry’s Telegram channel shows the head of the Main Directorate of the General Staff of Russia’s Armed Forces presenting a device to the U.S. attaché.
He described it as the control mechanism of a drone found among the wreckage.
Kostyukov stated that Russia’s “decryption” of the data retrieved from the device “confirms without a doubt” that Putin’s palace was the target of the strike.
He added, “We believe this action will eliminate any doubts and allow for the truth to be established.”
However, Russian officials did not clarify how they knew the swarm of drones was headed directly for the dictator's palace.
Moreover, Putin’s palace is surrounded by over 20 modern air defense systems, which all remained inactive.
The Ukrainian drone operators provide a step-by-step guide on how to surrenderUkrainian forces successfully retrieve the Russian soldierCredit: 16th Army Corps
FAQ
Why did the Russian soldier surrender?
The Russian soldier surrendered after pleading for his life, following instructions from his superiors to give himself up.
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Russian soldiers were captured by drones begging for their livesCredit: 16th Army Corps
Messages written on cardboard request Ukrainian forces to spare themCredit: 16th Army Corps
The Ukrainian drone operators provide a step-by-step guide on how to surrender
Ukrainian forces successfully retrieve the Russian soldierCredit: 16th Army Corps
