A Russian officer, identified as Oleksandr Manankov with the callsign "Ptitsa" and rank of captain 3rd rank, was reportedly captured by the Third Army Corps. Manankov, a career soldier who served in the 244th Artillery Brigade and the command of the 11th Army Corps, reportedly supported the invasion since 2022, published propaganda posts, and raised money for the Russian army.

The captured officer's background includes service in the 244th Artillery Brigade and the command of the 11th Army Corps. He is described as having supported the Russian invasion since 2022, disseminated propaganda, and collected funds for the Russian military.