The deputy head of the Main Military-Political Directorate of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, the commander of the Akhmat special forces, Major General Apty Alaudinov, announced the capture of five militants of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, including one "Azov". This was announced today, August 17, according to TASS.
Two more Ukrainians surrendered in the Kursk direction.
EADaily reminds that Alaudinov previously also confirmed the targeted work on the destruction of the reserves of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
"There were prisoners, today there are already two prisoners," the military said.
Earlier, Alaudinov informed about the capture of five Ukrainians in two days.

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