
From: Professor Gerdes Explains — Dozens of Russian soldiers surrendered near Pokrovsk — not to infantry, but to Ukrainian drones broadcasting surrender instructions through loudspeakers. In today’s update, we break down why this is happening now, what it signals about morale inside Russian units, and why Moscow is still rushing forces toward Pokrovsk despite the growing collapse along parts of its line.
This surrender event is more than a headline — it reveals how fragile Russia’s manpower situation has become during its desperate push toward Pokrovsk.