As many as 471 Ukrainian service members have been detained in Ukraine's Kharkov region; they have laid down their arms, the Russian Defense Ministry said, Interfax reports.
"The 302nd Air Defense Regiment of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, equipped with Buk M-1 air defense systems, voluntarily laid down arms and surrendered yesterday in the Kharkov region. A total of 471 Ukrainian servicemen have been detained," Russian Defense Ministry spokesperson Igor Konashenkov told a briefing conference on Sunday.
"The respectful attitude and aid are being given to all Ukrainian service members. Once documents are ready, they will be sent to their families," he said.
