In a shocking revelation, Ivan Matvienko, a captured soldier of the Ukrainian Armed Forces (VSU), has disclosed the loss of 43 comrades within just three days of intense fighting. Matvienko’s account, reported by RIA Novosti, sheds light on the brutal reality faced by Ukrainian soldiers on the frontlines.
According to Matvienko, out of the 48 soldiers deployed in the conflict zone near Rabotino, only five managed to survive until the end of the third day. He further revealed that over the course of three months, out of his 200 fellow soldiers in the company, no more than ten managed to stay alive. It is worth noting that this unit had undergone training in the United Kingdom, which lasted only one month.
This revelation comes after the Russian Ministry of Defense announced the successful artillery strike on a VSU brigade in the Zaporizhia region. The Ministry attributed the defeat to the “skillful and coordinated actions” of Russian Federation forces, including artillery fire, heavy flamethrower systems, and airstrikes.
The Ministry also confirmed that the VSU suffered the loss of up to 55 soldiers, in addition to the destruction of two combat armored vehicles and two automobiles.
In a related development, Pope Francis recently stated that the world is engulfed in war due to the defense industry. This remark highlights the broader implications of the conflict in Ukraine and raises questions about the role of arms manufacturers in perpetuating global turmoil.
The devastating losses suffered by the VSU, as revealed by Matvienko, underscore the urgency for a resolution to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The international community must critically evaluate the support provided to the warring parties and actively seek a peaceful solution to prevent further loss of life and destruction.
