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Ukrainian Forces Capture Over 35 Russian Conscripts in Kursk Region

Aug 6, 2024, 04:12 PM

Reports indicate that Ukrainian military forces have captured a column of Russian soldiers in the Kursk region. The number of captured soldiers is reported to be over 35, with some sources specifying that the captives include conscripts. The captured soldiers were reportedly from the Sudzha area and are being escorted by Ukrainian military personnel. Geolocation data confirms the presence of Ukrainian soldiers escorting Russian prisoners towards Ukraine near Oleshnya, Kursk Oblast, at coordinates 51.121432, 35.175672.