Captured Russian pilot admits to bombing civilians, urges Russia to stop assault: 'We have already lost this war'

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'I realized that the target was not enemy military facilities, but residential buildings, peaceful people,' the captured Russian pilot said.

Krishtop, who served as Russia's Deputy Commander of the 47th Aviation Regiment, said he deployed FAB-500 bombs, which are 500 kg — or 1,100 lb — explosives frequently used by the Russian military. A recent video shows two"I recognize the enormity of the crimes committed by me," Krishtop said, per Newsweek. "I want to ask forgiveness from the entire Ukrainian people for the misfortune that we brought them.

Krishtop made the comments at a press conference alongside other other Russian pilots held as prisoners of war, according to Interfax. Ukraine has conducted several similar news conferences with prisoners of war in an attempt to counter Russian propaganda about the war,The Kremlin has banned referring to the conflict as a "war" or "invasion," instead insisting that it be referred to as a "special military operation.

"I also urge all military personnel of the Russian Federation to stop carrying out military crimes against the peaceful people of Ukraine," Krishtop said. "I think we have already lost this war."

 

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