KIEV, Ukraine – The Ukrainian government on Sunday claimed to have captured two Russian officers who were operating in the rebel-controlled area.
Ukrainian military spokesman Andriy Lysenko said on Sunday the two Russian officers have been taken prisoner by the volunteer Aidar battalion in the town of Shchastia, not far from the front line. He would not provide further details and said investigators were questioning the men.
Aidar said on its Facebook page that the two officers were wounded and taken captive in a skirmish in the area early on Sunday.
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Source: Metro News
