Calay News
A Russian soldier who claims to have been in hiding for six months in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region has been detained by Ukrainian police. The 42-year-old serviceman was stopped by Ukrainian armed forces while they were patrolling the Kupiansk district, which was retaken by Ukrainian forces last September.
The soldier told police that he had been hiding in abandoned buildings since then. He was dressed in civilian clothes and claimed to be a resident of the Moscow region. After being found by Ukrainian police, it was discovered that he was a serviceman with Russia’s 27th Separate Guards Motor Rifle Brigade.
Kupiansk, home to an important railway junction, has witnessed fierce fighting since the war began last year, with Russia taking control of the town in a matter of days and occupying it for several months. Although the area was retaken by Ukrainian troops last September, it remains under threat from Russian attempts to retake it once more.
The arrest of the Russian soldier is a significant development in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. It highlights the continued presence of Russian troops in Ukrainian territory and raises questions about Russia’s intentions in the region.
The Ukrainian authorities have accused Russia of supporting separatist rebels in eastern Ukraine, supplying them with weapons and troops. Russia denies these allegations, claiming that any Russian soldiers in Ukraine are there as volunteers and not as part of the regular military.
The conflict in Ukraine has resulted in the deaths of thousands of people and caused significant damage to the country’s economy and infrastructure. The international community has condemned Russia’s actions in Ukraine, imposing sanctions and calling for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
The detention of a Russian soldier who claims to have been in hiding for six months in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region highlights the continued presence of Russian troops in Ukrainian territory. It raises questions about Russia’s intentions in the region and the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The international community has condemned Russia’s actions in Ukraine, calling for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
