Russian forces reportedly shot seven Ukrainian prisoners of war, according to an official statement from Kiev. Just a few days ago, Ukraine accused Russia of executing six wounded soldiers – this is difficult to verify.
The execution took place on Saturday near the Russian-captured city of Bakhmut in the east of the country, Ukrainian human rights commissioner Dmytro Lubinets told Telegram on Sunday evening. He cited a video recording showing Ukrainian soldiers “with their hands raised” as they surrendered.
“Ruthless” execution
“The Russians were going to capture them, but they shot them mercilessly.” The information from Kiev could not initially be independently verified. “Such an execution is a war crime,” Lubinets continued. This case should be registered as a new violation of international humanitarian law by Russia, he demanded.
Lubinez wanted to immediately and officially contact the UN and the International Committee of the Red Cross. He accused the Russian armed forces of saying that the Geneva Conventions and the customs and rules of war mean “nothing” to them.
Not an isolated case?
Just a few days ago, Russian soldiers were accused of executing at least six wounded Ukrainian soldiers who could not be evacuated in time during the capture of Avdiivka. In this case too, Kiev relied on video footage from a drone. This claim also could not be independently verified.
Source: Krone
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