21.11.2025 14:30
An American volunteer named "Bruce," fighting alongside Ukraine's 63rd Mechanized Brigade, captured four Russian soldiers in the Serebriyanski Forest in Luhansk. Footage from his helmet camera highlighted his fluent Ukrainian and his calm, polite demeanor towards the surrendering soldiers. The brigade shared the footage with the note, "Even the Russians were surprised."
The 63rd Mechanized Brigade of Ukraine, also known as the "Steel Lions," shared a striking video on Telegram channels on November 20. An American volunteer soldier fighting alongside the brigade captured four Russian soldiers as prisoners in the Serebriyanski Forest in Luhansk Oblast.
CAPTURED ON HELMET CAMERA
In the footage recorded by the volunteer soldier, identified only as "Bruce," he is seen systematically clearing positions while speaking fluent Ukrainian. He calmly commands the two Russian soldiers who surrendered, saying, "Come here, to me. Please kneel down. Good," before tying their hands and assisting them with cigarettes, saying, "Enjoy."
"I AM AMERICAN"
Shortly after, he is seen telling the other two Russian soldiers who surrendered in a Russian accent with a Ukrainian twist, "I am American. I don't understand Russian very well."
"EVEN THE RUSSIANS WERE SURPRISED"
In the message shared by the brigade, they highlighted Bruce's polite demeanor and knowledge of Ukrainian, stating, "Even the Russians were surprised." The footage has resonated widely on Ukrainian social media channels, and volunteer soldier Bruce's calm demeanor on the battlefield has received praise.