As the war between Russia and Ukraine intensifies, a video of a captured Russian soldier is doing rounds on social media. European Union Media Nexta TV shared the video of an interrogation of a captured Russian soldier on its Twitter handle. The Russian soldier was reportedly captured by the Ukranian army in Kharkiv region. In the video shared, the Ukranian Army can be seen asking multiple questions to Russian Soldier. Notably, the Ukranian Army has covered the face of the Russian soldier so that his identity does not get burn around the world.
The interrogation occurs in their regional language, however various social media users have shared the transcripts of the 'captured' Russian soldier interrogation viral video. As per them, the Ukranian army ask the Russian soldier to gives his full introduction including his date of birth. Notably, the captured Russian soldier can be seen sitting blind-folded and co-operating in the interrogation.
As per report, the Ukranian army ask, 'which country are you from?' The Russian solder reples, 'Russia'.
ukr: when you came to ukraine?
rus: 24th of february.
ukr: for what purpose?
rus: seizure of territory.
ukr: okay, seizure of territory. where do you actually live? [asking about his address]
Watch 'captured' Russian soldier's interrogation and read full transcripts:
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Russia-Ukraine War
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