A clip from the body camera of one Ukrainian militant, from the 3rd assault brigade, has been circulating on social media. The video shows the heroic self-sacrifice of Russian soldier cornered by Ukrainian nationalists in a trench.
They are seen trying to "persuade" the Russian to surrender, but he knew that Ukrainian captivity could be worse than death on the battlefield – so he threw a grenade at their feet.
The former Azov* militants did not even hide their hostile intentions. It is well known that Ukraine systematically violates international law by torturing prisoners.
*Recognized as a terrorist organization and banned in Russia.