Captured Russian officer apologizes to Ukraine for ‘genocide,’ begs for mercy

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A Russian commander captured by Ukraine condemned Moscow’s “genocide” invasion – saying in a exceptional televised assertion that the troops had been duped into believing Kyiv had been overthrown by Nazis and wanted liberating.

Nationwide Guard Lt. Col. Astakhov Dmitry Mikhailovich, who was captured together with two different troopers, stated that he had been instructed they had been being despatched to assist Ukraine as a result of it was “dominated by a fascist regime” and that “nationalists and Nazis had seized energy.”

“Clearly, this data was unilateral data,” Mikhailovich instructed reporters in a video that emerged Monday.

National Guard Lt. Col. Astakhov Dmitry Mikhailovich condemned Moscow's "genocide" invasion.
Nationwide Guard Lt. Col. Astakhov Dmitry Mikhailovich condemned Moscow’s “genocide” invasion.
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A Russian commander captured by Ukraine condemned Moscow’s “genocide” invasion
Nationwide Guard Lt. Col. Astakhov Dmitry Mikhailovich stated that the troops had been duped into believing Kyiv had been overthrown by Nazis and wanted liberating.
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Captured Russian soldiers answer questions of journalists during a press conference organised by Ukrainian Security Service in Kyiv (Kiev), Ukraine, 05 March 2022.
The captive begged for “mercy” from Ukrainians.
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Captured Russian soldiers answer questions of journalists during a press conference organised by Ukrainian Security Service in Kyiv
Captured Russian troopers reply questions of journalists throughout a press convention organized by Ukrainian Safety Service in Kyiv.
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The lifeless body of a man killed in a Russian rocket attack lies amidst the debris, in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, Sunday, March 6, 2022.
The lifeless physique of a person killed in a Russian rocket assault lies amidst the particles, Sunday, March 6, 2022.
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The captured Russian officer apologized to Ukraine.

The colonel stated his doubts had been additional confirmed when he came upon that his favourite boxers, Ukrainians Oleksandr Usyk and Vasiliy Lomachenko, deliberate to battle for the resistance.

The captive begged for “mercy” from Ukrainians and stated he was able to “go to jail” for participating within the brutal offensive.

“I really feel disgrace that we got here to this nation,” the colonel stated. “I don’t know why we had been doing it. We knew little or no. We introduced sorrow to this land.”

Captured Russian soldiers answer media questions at a press conference in the Interfax news agency in Kyiv, Ukraine, Saturday, March 5, 2022.
Captured Russian troopers reply media questions at a press convention in Kyiv, Ukraine, Saturday, March 5, 2022.
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A Russian commander captured by Ukraine condemned Moscow’s “genocide” invasion
Nationwide Guard Lt. Col. Astakhov Dmitry Mikhailovich and his comrades had been instructed they had been being despatched to assist Ukraine as a result of it was “dominated by a fascist regime.”
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A Russian commander captured by Ukraine condemned Moscow’s “genocide” invasion – saying in a remarkable televised statement that the troops were duped into believing Kyiv had been overthrown by Nazis and needed liberating." class="wp-image-21437558"/>
The POW additionally urged Ukraine to let Russian troops stay.
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A Russian commander captured by Ukraine condemned Moscow’s “genocide” invasion – saying in a remarkable televised statement that the troops were duped into believing Kyiv had been overthrown by Nazis and needed liberating." class="wp-image-21437562"/>
Nationwide Guard Lt. Col. Astakhov Dmitry Mikhailovich was captured together with two different solders on Thursday.
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Telling reporters that he was talking freely, the high-ranking officer apologized to the Ukrainian residents, who've come beneath direct hearth by the invading forces.

“I can not discover the phrases to apologize to the Ukrainian individuals,” Mikhailovich stated, including he would perceive if Russia was by no means forgiven.

The POW additionally urged Ukraine to let Russian troops stay.

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A woman takes a rest after crossing a destroyed bridge as she evacuates from the city of Irpin, northwest of Kyiv, on March 7, 2022
A lady takes a relaxation after crossing a destroyed bridge as she evacuates from town of Irpin, northwest of Kyiv, on March 7, 2022
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People cross a destroyed bridge as they evacuate from the town of Irpin, on the only escape route used by local residents
Individuals cross a destroyed bridge as they evacuate from the city of Irpin, on the one escape route utilized by native residents.
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Two bodies of civilians who were killed while attempting to flee the city
Two our bodies of civilians who had been killed whereas making an attempt to flee town.
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A factory and a store burn after having been bombarded in Irpin
A manufacturing facility and a retailer burn after having been bombarded in Irpin.
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“Lots of them are simply embarrassed. They are not looking for warfare,” the downcast man stated.

“I simply sincerely hope on your mercy towards these individuals who come to you with their arms up, or those that are wounded. We should always not sow loss of life — it’s higher to sow life,” he stated.

Mikhailovich urged his troops to “be courageous” and oppose their commanders.

A Russian commander captured by Ukraine condemned Moscow’s “genocide” invasion – saying in a remarkable televised statement that the troops were duped into believing Kyiv had been overthrown by Nazis and needed liberating." class="wp-image-21437577"/>
The captive stated he was able to “go to jail” for participating within the brutal offensive.
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A Russian commander captured by Ukraine condemned Moscow’s “genocide” invasion – saying in a remarkable televised statement that the troops were duped into believing Kyiv had been overthrown by Nazis and needed liberating." class="wp-image-21437581"/>
Nationwide Guard Lt. Col. Astakhov Dmitry Mikhailovich urged his troops to “be courageous” and oppose their commanders.
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A Russian commander captured by Ukraine condemned Moscow’s “genocide” invasion – saying in a remarkable televised statement that the troops were duped into believing Kyiv had been overthrown by Nazis and needed liberating." class="wp-image-21437576" width="618" height="347"/>
The troops had been instructed “nationalists and Nazis had seized energy.”
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a residential building damaged by shelling, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine, in Mykolayiv, Ukraine, in this handout picture released March 7, 2022.
A residential constructing broken by shelling in Mykolayiv, Ukraine, March 7, 2022.
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“You might be in a tense scenario, going towards your personal commander. However that is genocide,” he stated. “Russia can not win right here anyway. Even when we go till the very finish. We are able to invade the territory however we can not invade the individuals.”

 

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