Russian officer reportedly helped Ukraine target troops before fleeing to Kyiv

Summary

Lt. Stupnikov, a Russian officer, reportedly helped Ukraine target Russian forces before escaping to Kyiv. Hindustan Times says he provided troop locations, radio frequencies and military plans, helping Ukraine track movements and target troops and command posts; NDTV reports he helped Ukraine kill 300 soldiers and says his decision to turn against Russia grew out of opposition to the invasion.

Timeline

1. NDTV

   16 Oct 2026, 13:01 UTCSource ↗

   NDTV reports that Stupnikov helped Ukraine kill 300 Russian soldiers before escaping to Kyiv, and says his decision to turn against Russia grew out of opposition to the invasion.

2. Hindustan Times

   16 Oct 2026, 16:47 UTCSource ↗

   Hindustan Times reports that Lt. Stupnikov fed Ukraine troop locations, radio frequencies and military plans, helping it track Russian movements and target troops and command posts.