War zones are unpredictable, and sometimes, the most tragic moments get caught on camera by those right in the middle of the chaos.
Recently, a Russian soldier unintentionally recorded the devastating attack on his entire combat group in Kursk Oblast — a strike that happened despite a declared ceasefire on May 9, 2025.
The Last Moments Before the Attack
In the footage, you can hear the group’s commander, known by his callsign “Tourist,” explaining that their mission was to evacuate military equipment that day.
The soldiers made their way to a spot near a river, expecting a quiet operation under the ceasefire.
But suddenly, Ukrainian forces broke the truce and launched a surprise strike.
The video shows the cameraman talking to a fellow soldier named Lenya, urging him to move forward.
Just seconds later, there’s a blinding flash and the terrifying roar of incoming shells.
The explosion is so powerful it throws the cameraman to the ground amid a cloud of smoke.
Miraculously, he becomes the only survivor from the entire group.
A Glimpse Into the Human Side of War
Later in the footage, you see the Russian flag being raised in Guevo by fighters from the 22nd Motorized Rifle Regiment.
But the joy of that moment quickly turns dark when the attack hits the “Tourist” group during the supposed truce.
At one point, the survivor, tears streaming down his face, opens up about the pain of leaving his family behind — especially how hard it has been for his daughter to cope with the reality of war.
Ceasefire Breaches Cast Doubt on Peace Efforts
This incident isn’t isolated. While Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a temporary ceasefire from May 8 to May 11, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported that Ukrainian forces continued their combat operations during this period.
According to their figures, Kyiv violated the ceasefire 14,043 times.
Between May 8 and 11, Ukrainian forces reportedly tried five times to cross Russian borders in the Kursk and Belgorod regions and launched 37 planned attacks.
The Harsh Reality Behind the Ceasefire
This footage and these events highlight just how fragile and complicated ceasefires can be in ongoing conflicts.
Even when peace is declared on paper, the battlefield often tells a different story — one filled with danger, heartbreak, and the unpredictable cruelty of war.