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This information is reported via several media outlets. So Public knowledge...
ahem... A Russian Recon Platoon surrendered to Ukraine Military ground forces. The Russian PLT SGT supposedly claims they had no idea they were sent to invade or kill anyone and was just as surprised when the bombs dropped. Honestly, I find that to be in the realm of possibility. Can't tell you how many times I, and everyone nearby, had zero ideas what the fuck was going on. Kinda interesting.
Comment by Babybaluga1 at 04/03/2022 at 15:28 UTC
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If you look at reporting in Russia right now it’s not at all surprising. At least 50% of Russians legitimately believe this is a peacekeeping mission.
Comment by pathfinder1342 at 25/02/2022 at 02:01 UTC
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Is this the 74th armor brigade I heard about?
Comment by jab116 at 25/02/2022 at 01:37 UTC
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They were told they were deploying to the border for a training exercise, then told they were going into the disputed territories as peacekeepers, then told they are invading Ukraine
Comment by Mean_Floor_9146 at 25/02/2022 at 01:22 UTC
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Seems to me he and his element had agreed not to be on the wrong side of history beforehand