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Russian border guards filmed surrendering to Ukrainian military

Source: Meduza
The Ukrainian battalion “Nachtigall” has released footage purportedly showing dozens of Russian border guards surrendering to the Ukrainian Armed Forces at the “Sudzha” checkpoint in Russia’s Kursk region. The footage was apparently recorded on August 6. It’s unclear exactly how many Russian personnel laid down their arms, but estimates on social media indicate that it was between 20 and 50 men. The Russian authorities have not commented on the apparent mass surrender.
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