Dozens of Russian soldiers surrendered to Ukraine’s forces after they launched a counter attack around the northern city of Vovchansk, where heavy fighting has been raging since Moscow launched a fresh offensive.

Ukraine’s 3rd Assault Brigade released a video from the front lines showing its troops taking at least 24 Russians as prisoners of war. The footage appeared to confirm earlier reports suggesting that dozens of Russians had surrendered to Ukraine around the town.

Russia opened a new front in the Ukraine war by pushing swiftly over the border into the Kharkiv region of northeastern Ukraine in early May with small groups of highly mobile units, forcing Ukraine to rush in troops from other areas.

But Ukraine’s forces have managed to stabilised the front line, and Moscow’s troops now appear to be bogged down after suffering heavy casualties.

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