Russian forces allegedly used Ukrainian POWs as human shields near Robotyne in western Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
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Drone footage shows Russian soldiers covering themselves behind Ukrainian POWs as they advance on Ukrainian positions near Robotyne
On the Zaporizhzhia front, Ukraine's Defence Forces repelled eight Russian attacks to the north of Pryiutne, the west of Verbove and the south of Robotyne (Zaporizhzhia Oblast).
Russia launched drones from Zaporizhzhia Oblast targeting Ukraine.
A Ukrainian drone captured video of Russian infantry using Ukrainian POWs as human shields near Robotyne, with one prisoner shot dead during the attack
The defense forces repelled 6 enemy attacks in the areas of Robotyne and the western Verbove of the Zaporizhzhia region.
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Extracted: 2026-05-30T04:15:38.848Z
Source story: russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-december-14-2023