"They drank urine and ate bark": Entire Russian unit surrenders (VIDEO) | The Sun

94 Russian servicemen surrendered to Ukrainian forces in the Donetsk region, stating that their command left them without water, food, or medicine. The prisoners reported drinking urine and eating tree bark. Officer Alexander Manankov urged others not to fear captivity, noting the humane conditions of detention on the Ukrainian side.

94 Russian servicemen surrendered to Ukrainian forces in the Donetsk region. According to the prisoners, their command left them without water, food, or medicine, effectively abandoning them to their fate. To survive, the soldiers drank water from puddles and their own urine, and ate tree bark and grass. One serviceman died from dehydration, and three others died due to lack of medication. Speaking on behalf of the group, officer Alexander Manankov urged other Russian military personnel not to fear surrendering, noting that information from Russian propaganda about detention conditions is false. He stated that in Ukrainian captivity, they are provided with water, food, medical care, and proper conditions. Commander of the 3rd Army Corps Andriy Biletsky stated that Russian soldiers surrendered in entire units, including officers, pilots, and artillerymen. He reported Russian losses of about 2,000 servicemen and over 250 prisoners. The event was part of the third phase of Operation Vivaldi, during which Ukrainian forces liberated several settlements. The article references The Sun and video from the 3rd OShB.