How did a company of Russian conscripts end up as POWs? | Ukraine War

A company of young Russian conscripts decided they would rather be taken prisoner than be murdered by Chechen executioners tasked with making them fight.

The details were revealed by Sky News military analyst Prof Michael Clarke as he discussed the latest developments on Ukraine's invasion of the Kursk region of Russia.

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[timosullivan]

I like the way Michael makes fun of the Russians on threatening third world war. Well done Michael always great to listen to.

[The_Foil]

The red line was crossed way back in 2014 with the invasion of Crimeia

[mlk]

Russia could end the threat by pulling out of Ukraine.

[Charlie-ezts]

A close advisor to the Russian leader with strange mystical connections- sounds like Rasputin.

[michaelmcleary]

Must mean world war 4, did Russia not have world war 3 last month?

[eyeofthetiger]

This is utter humiliation for Putin, almost 3 years into his special operation Russia finds itself being invaded by Ukraine.😂 Had he not invaded Ukraine NATO and the West would never have known that the russian military is so inept!😅

[anthonyyoung]

Putin must be concerned about the number of soldiers surrendering without fighting.

[WordAte]

If I were conscripted in Russia:
1. Listen to discussions and learn about military info.
2. Surrender to Ukraine.
3. Give them all the info and ask for citizenship in Ukraine.

[mikethespike]

Prof. Clarke understands the Russians exactly how my late Ukrainian father explained them to me. He told me Russians are like drums, the emptier the drum the louder it is.

[Bena]

I am glad to hear that Ukraine is considering talks, I just hope the talks are on their terms. This war has cost them so much and they have fought so well.... Ukraine is a Hero Nation as far as I'm concerned.

[DavidGetling]

Of course Putin's advisor communicates with the spirits: countless bottles of Vodka.

[johnlinnemeier]

Keep Prof Clarke as a regular commentator and I'll keep watching Sky News. Even handed and knowledgable. Respect!

[theresa]

Please don't interrupt Prof. Clarke.

[paulmaking]

I love listening to Professor Michael Clarke, he helps explain military strategy to normal people, he should have his own show, and it would worth watching 😎

[hartindc]

Michael Clark is the best. I always turn into him. A great mind. Fantastic memory.

[ovo_ant]

Give this man an hour long weekly show dammit.

[D__Lee]

I thought it was unusual that a large number of Russian soldiers would surrender. Prof. Clarke's explanation that the Russian soldiers tried to retreat, but the Kadyrovites (barrier troops) fired on them so their only option for survival was to surrender to the Ukrainians.

[gordonleslie]

Just a huge ego trip for Putin.. Sadly so many Russian and Ukrainian soldiers lost their lives over his ego trip 😢

[flipsolo]

Ukrainian forces just saved those Russian conscript's lives.

[dogpaw]

Rock on Michael. I wish World leaders spoke like this.