The myth of Russian “brotherhood” was shattered once again—this time against thin ice. Our soldiers recorded a failed attempt by two occupiers to cross a river.

The corresponding video was published on the page of the 34th Separate Coastal Defense Brigade.

The footage shows two servicemen of Russia’s 18th Army Corps trying to traverse a frozen body of water. The ice did not hold: one occupier instantly fell into the icy water. But the true essence of the “Russian soul” was revealed in the next few seconds.

Instead of reaching out a hand or using equipment to save him, the “comrade” only briefly glanced at the hole where his partner was fighting for his life. Assessing his chances, he sprinted alone toward the shore, saving his own skin.

Ukrainian defenders commented on the episode with characteristic humor, comparing the enemy’s actions to the “Winter Olympic Games”:

“Pair number 18 of the Army Corps in figure skating stepped out to perform their free program. Luckily, one of the partners drowned, and his ‘partner’ ran off to dry his underwear after hypothermia”.