Ukrainian volunteers encounter 'cowardly' Russian soldier at checkpoint
Volunteers from Ukraine shared a video showing their encounter with a Russian soldier. The soldier stopped the vehicle carrying evacuated civilians. After a brief assessment, he decided to let them pass and allowed them to continue their journey. The Russian blogosphere labeled him a "coward."
A video involving a Russian soldier and volunteers evacuating several civilians has surfaced online. The situation took place in Ukrajinsk, a small town in the Donetsk region.
The short film depicts the moment of the encounter with the military personnel. The soldier wanted to know who the people in the vehicle were. The volunteer explained they were coming from Pokrovsk with evacuated civilians. Upon learning this, he told them to leave as quickly as possible. "Quickly, load the people and get out of here," said the Russian soldier.
At the end of the film, the volunteer is seen closing the trunk of the car. Danil Zacharchenko and Oleksandr Humaniuk, who evacuated the civilians, decided to share this story. The film also made waves in Russia, where it was commented on by Russian blogosphere users who strongly support the Kremlin's actions in Ukraine.
"He should have opened fire. Another sign of inappropriate, cowardly behavior," "Lack of professionalism. He should have stopped the Ukrainians. The guy in the video is an idiot," Russians commented online regarding the Russian soldier's behavior towards the civilians.
Russians are advancing on Pokrovsk
The fact that civilians are being evacuated from Pokrovsk is not a coincidence. The city is now the main target of the Russian army's offensive. Putin wants to capture Pokrovsk because it is an extremely important logistical point. Conquering it will open the way for Russians to take control of the entire Donbas.
According to various sources, the Russian army is about five miles from the city. There are reports that Pokrovsk is already within artillery range. Unfortunately, much indicates that the city will fall to the Russians. If Ukrainians defend it fiercely, it will likely share the fate of Bakhmut, which was razed to the ground.
