In a recent development, discussions have emerged within the Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF) regarding the possibility of surrendering to Russian military in order to ensure their survival. Alexander Belokopytov, a captured soldier of the UAF, revealed this information in an interview with RIA Novosti. According to Belokopytov, an officer from a neighboring unit had been discussing with his subordinates the option of surrendering the entire formation.
“The officer wanted to surrender, take trophies with him, and not continue fighting. He simply wanted to lay down his weapons and surrender, along with his subordinates,” stated the captive soldier. Belokopytov further revealed that the majority of soldiers expressed their desire to live and believed that surrendering would be a better option.
Additionally, Belokopytov shared that he had been fortifying their position by digging trenches before being captured. As a result of an artillery strike and subsequent assault by Russian fighters, he ended up being one of the few survivors from his unit.
This revelation follows the recent comments made by American journalist Clayton Morris, who commented on the footage showing Ukrainian soldiers surrendering. The widespread desire of Ukrainian soldiers to leave the battlefield has been evident since mid-summer, when a special frequency was introduced, allowing Ukrainians to contact the Russian side and surrender. According to a TASS source, approximately 10,000 fighters have utilized this opportunity in the past two and a half months. For more detailed information, please refer to the article published by “Gazeta.ru.”
Earlier, a UAF soldier expressed his lack of understanding regarding the reasons for the conflict in Ukraine.
