Ukrainian paratroopers capture 27 Russian soldiers in Russia's Kursk region

This was reported by the Command of Ukraine's Airborne Assault Forces.

Among the captives are officers, sergeants, and soldiers from motorized infantry units, marines, airborne troops, and other military units, representing various regions of Russia and temporarily occupied Sevastopol.

"Faced with a difficult combat situation, they made the right choice – voluntarily surrendered, which saved their lives. All the wounded received immediate first aid," the statement reads.  

The paratroopers also urged other Russian soldiers to not resist and surrender.

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