This video shows two wounded Russian soldiers who are dropped instructions to surrender via a Ukrainian drone. However, other Russian soldiers in a nearby trench take notice and promptly commit fratricide rather than allow the wounded men to surrender. Although the killing is shown from a distance, due to the subject matter, viewer discretion is advised.

At 0:07, instructions and aid are dropped from the drone above the two Russians. Obviously, care, consideration and intent went into making and delivering this surrender package- it probably would have been all too easy to send up a grenade and have done with it. The Russians wave the package and look directly at the drone, showing the Ukrainian operator that they've received it. While understandable, waving that white flag around was probably not the wisest of moves, as we will soon see.

The wounded are shown crawling up a trail through the woods. To their right, another pair of Russians is shown in a trench, narrowly dodging an explosion that was possibly meant to suppress them and prevent what is about to happen. However, they spot their wounded, surrendering comrades and throw a grenade at them at 0:50 before exiting the trench at 1:00 to finish the job. The surrender party is shot in cold blood, and killed. This is the latest in an ongoing series of incidents wherein Russian troops have killed surrendering soldiers on both sides.

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Cole Simms

Cole Simms is an Air Guardsman, NASA enthusiast, police officer, and security contractor with particular experience in austere environments. Outside of work, he volunteers as a Stop The Bleed instructor for area schools. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and blends his knowledge and experience to write analysis for Funker530.

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