2nd Group From Russian 71st Regiment Surrenders To Ukraine In Zaporizhzhia

A second group of Russian soldiers from the same regiment on the Zaporizhzhia front surrendered to Ukrainian forces, again protesting inhumane treatment, lack of supplies and massive losses. 

A first group from the 71st Regiment surrendered last week. Could be a trend, especially given Ukrainian success in degrading Russian logistics shipments through Crimea. JL 

New Voice of Ukraine reports:

A second group of Russian soldiers from the 71st Regiment surrendered on the Zaporizhzhya front, reporting mistreatment by the Russian command and significant losses. Commanders of the 71st are accused of deploying groups of recently mobilized and unprepared soldiers, including those under contract, for daily storming operations. Prior to deployment, commanders mislead soldiers about their proximity to the front line, resulting in a lack of essential supplies. Commanders compelled soldiers to pre-record New Year greetings before storming operations to conceal losses from the Russian public.

A second group of Russian occupiers from the 71st regiment of the Russian Armed Forces surrendered on the Zaporizhzhya front, reporting mistreatment by the Russian command and significant losses, OC West Telegram channel reported on Dec. 27.

Russian military personnel spoke out about the “inhumane treatment” by the Russian command and significant losses. The prisoners claim that the command deploys groups of recently mobilized and untrained soldiers, along with those who have signed contracts, for daily assaults, according to the OC West report.

Commanders of the 71st regiment are accused of deploying groups of recently mobilized and unprepared soldiers, including those under contract, for daily storming operations. Prior to deployment, commanders allegedly mislead soldiers about their proximity to the front line, resulting in a lack of essential supplies and prompting surrenders, the OC West said.

The Russian command reportedly compelled soldiers from the 71st regiment to pre-record New Year greetings before storming operations, possibly to conceal losses from the Russian public.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Dec. 19 that the exchange of prisoners of war between Ukraine and Russia has slowed down due to “very specific reasons” on the Russian side, suggesting potential diplomatic challenges.