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Russian GRU special forces soldier surrenders through 'I Want to Live' project
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A Russian GRU special forces soldier surrendered to Ukraine using the 'I Want to Live' project. He stated that his decision was influenced by high casualties during an assault, where 70% of his unit was killed.
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- The soldier surrendered on September 8, 2026
- 70% of his group were killed during the assault
- The 'I Want to Live' project assists soldiers in surrendering
GRU · I Want to Live · Coordination Headquarters · Ministry of Defence of Ukraine
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