2 Russian army deserters arrested while heading for Kyiv

Kyiv Independent28 October 2026, 10:55 UTCRussia

Both were detained when trying to cross into Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, and one "was found to be wearing a Russian military identification tag around his neck," SBU said.

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