Russia Releases POW Video Alleging Ukrainian 'Photo Op' Mission in Kupyansk

Overview

• A captured Ukrainian soldier identified as 'Gusar' recounts marching for more than three days to a designated point in Kupyansk.
• He says his unit was ordered to be photographed and filmed to show a Ukrainian presence in the city.
• The account describes seeing numerous bodies and burned equipment during the approach, leading to exhaustion.
• The group encountered Russian forces near a building of the power networks, where one Ukrainian who opened fire was killed.
• The remaining fighters surrendered, according to the video released by Russia's Defense Ministry, with no independent verification provided.