According to the unit, the POWs' positions came under artillery fire from the Russian military after their capture.Russia has been recruiting prisoners for high-risk assault operations in Ukraine to offset its staggering losses during the full-scale war.The Kyiv Independent could not independently verify the unit’s claims or where the video was recorded.The Third Separate Assault Brigade is known to have been operating around the village of Borova in Kharkiv Oblast. They launched a successful counterattack in the region in August, advancing almost 2 square kilometers deep into the front line area.Ukraine war latest: Ukraine has lost over 40% of territory previously gained in Kursk incursion, Reuters reportsKey developments on Nov. 23-24: * Ukraine has lost over 40% of territory previously gained in Kursk incursion, Reuters reports * West should ‘not set red lines’ on providing military support for Ukraine, French foreign minister says * Russia attacked Ukraine with over 800 KAB bombs, 460 drones,…The Kyiv IndependentThe Kyiv Independent news desk

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