Vladimir Putin’s loyal soldiers have been abandoned on a treacherous island and left to perish due to being cut off from other Russian forces, as per Ukrainian officials. Approximately 5,000 troops are reportedly trapped in a perilous region along the Dnipro River, used as a frontline battleground since November 2022.
The Ukrainian-controlled right bank of the river stands in stark contrast to the Russian-held left bank, where Putin’s troops are vulnerable targets in the absence of adequate hiding spots during drone attacks.
Reports from Ukrainian sources indicate that over 5,100 Russian soldiers have lost their lives on the island since January, facing severe shortages of essential supplies. Disturbing footage captures Putin’s men camouflaging themselves with vegetation in desperate attempts to evade drone strikes.
In a harrowing scene, a group of soldiers huddle in a small dinghy to escape the detonations. Colonel Oleksandr Zavtonov of Ukraine’s 30th Marine Corps described the area as a death trap for Russian forces, with no safe refuge available.
Oksana Kuzan, head of the analytical department at the Ukrainian Security and Cooperation Centre, highlighted the dire conditions faced by the stranded troops, emphasizing critical shortages of food, ammunition, and rotation relief.
Following a US-brokered ceasefire in Gaza, Ukrainian President Zelensky expressed optimism and urged Donald Trump to exert similar pressure on Russia, employing various measures like Tomahawks, sanctions, and diplomatic efforts to halt Putin’s aggression.
In a unified stance for peace, leaders from Ukraine, the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Poland, Norway, Finland, Denmark, the European Commission, and European Council issued a joint statement advocating for an immediate cessation of hostilities and emphasizing respect for international borders without alteration through force.