Kiev Lies on Its Russian Besieged Troops

KIEV – Ukraine told troops besieged by Russian forces in Mariupol that aid was on its way, while making no real effort to end the city blockade.

The commander of the 36th Naval Infantry Brigade of Ukraine, Colonel Vladimir Baranyuk, told RT.

Colonel Vladimir Baranyuk and his unit were tasked with guarding the northern outskirts of Mariupol, a strategic port city in southeastern Ukraine, during Russia’s military operations in the country.

Read also: G7 Vows Not To Let Russia Win in Ukraine

He was even awarded the Hero of Ukraine award for his “courage and effective action in repelling enemy attacks.”

Read also: British Intelligence: Russia’s Precision Ammunition Has Been Very Depleted

Kiev insists that the colonel and other defenders of Mariupol will never give up.

Read also: Zelensky Ledek Russia on WWII Anniversary: ​​The Devil is Back

But as Russian troops continued to gain territory, Baranyuk eventually surrendered peacefully after being captured during a failed attempt to escape the city.

–