Putin’s soldiers have been stranded on an island and left without supplies, leading to starvation, Ukrainian officials report. Around 5,000 troops are trapped in the ‘death zone’ along the Dnipro River in Kherson, cut off from Russian forces since November 2022.
The area is split between Ukraine and Russia, with the latter facing constant attacks due to lack of cover from drone strikes. Ukrainian sources reveal that over 5,100 Russian soldiers have perished on the island, struggling with limited access to essentials like food and water.
Footage shows Russian troops attempting to conceal themselves from drone attacks by camouflaging with vegetation. Ukrainian Colonel Oleksandr Zavtonov describes the area as a death trap, highlighting the dire conditions faced by the stranded troops.
Oksana Kuzan from the Ukrainian Security and Cooperation Centre emphasizes the severe challenges faced by the Russian military, citing issues with food, ammunition, and rotations on the island. Ukrainian President Zelensky praises the US-brokered ceasefire in Gaza and urges Donald Trump to pressure Putin using various means to halt the conflict.
A joint statement by the leaders of Ukraine, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Poland, Norway, Finland, Denmark, the European Commission, and European Council calls for peace and emphasizes the importance of respecting international borders and ending hostilities promptly.