A shocking new video and report from Ukraine’s Southern Command have revealed a grim and tragic incident on the front lines — one that underscores the desperation and brutality of Russia’s ongoing war.
According to Ukrainian officials, a Russian soldier who tried to surrender to Ukrainian forces in southern Ukraine was killed — not by the Ukrainians, but by his own military.
The soldier, reportedly young and visibly terrified, was seen laying down his weapon and raising his hands as he walked slowly toward Ukrainian positions under a white flag. Ukrainian troops held their fire, signaling for him to continue safely.
Moments later, however, a Russian drone appeared overhead. Within seconds, it released a small explosive device directly above the surrendering man. The blast threw him to the ground, killing him instantly.
Ukrainian soldiers at the scene were stunned. “He was trying to live. He was trying to do the right thing,” one soldier recounted. “But his own army decided he didn’t deserve to.”
Ukraine’s Southern Command condemned the attack, saying it demonstrates how the Kremlin’s military leadership sees surrender as an unforgivable act — even when their soldiers are faced with impossible conditions.
“This is how Moscow treats its own people,” the statement read. “They would rather kill their own soldiers than allow them to lay down their arms and live.”
Analysts say the incident highlights growing morale issues among Russian troops and the extreme measures commanders are taking to maintain discipline. Some reports indicate Russian units have been ordered to fire on anyone attempting to desert or surrender.
The footage has since spread widely on social media, sparking outrage and disbelief. Many users described it as “a horrifying symbol of a senseless war” and “proof of a regime that values control over humanity.”
As investigations continue, Ukrainian officials say they will use the evidence to expose the Russian military’s disregard for international law — and for the lives of its own soldiers.