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strike2026-05-16 07:26 UTCπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Unspecified frontline area in Ukraine (exact location not stated)

Ukrainian drone footage shows alleged killing of surrendering Russian soldiers

A Telegram post claims two Russian soldiers attempted to surrender and were being guided by a Ukrainian drone toward Ukrainian positions. The post alleges Russian command ordered them killed, with the incident shown via aerial reconnaissance footage from the "PEGAS" UAV unit of Ukraine's 1st Separate Heavy Mechanized Brigade.

Details

Type
strike
Occurred
2026-05-16 07:26
Reported
2026-05-16
Location
Unspecified frontline area in Ukraine (exact location not stated)
Coordinates
49.4872, 31.2718
Killed
2
Confidence
52 / 100

Damage assessment

Alleged lethal strike/engagement resulting in two deaths; no infrastructure damage described.

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