A Ukrainian soldier, Yevhen Bodnar, who was released from Russian captivity, recounted his experience. On August 13, 2024, Bodnar and a comrade were on a position when Russian forces attacked their dugout. Recognizing the difficulty of escape, Bodnar and his comrade decided to surrender to preserve their lives.

Bodnar stated that he would definitely return. He and his comrade were on a position when Russian forces attacked their dugout. Bodnar understood that escaping would be difficult as the position was under fire. After assessing the situation, he and his comrade decided to surrender to save their lives.