Ukraine is investigating allegations that Russian forces executed two Ukrainian soldiers who were surrendering, which would constitute a war crime. Footage emerged showing the soldiers being shot at close range. The killing of prisoners of war violates the Geneva Convention. The incident has intensified tensions between the two countries, with Ukraine accusing Russia of war crimes.
Prosecutors in Ukraine have started a war crimes investigation into whether Russian troops shot dead two Ukrainian soldiers who were in the act of surrendering, the latest episode in which Russia has been accused of violating the Geneva Conventions. https://t.co/iqp7Rw5rqX
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Horrifying moment 'Russian soldiers execute surrendering Ukrainian soldiers at close range as they emerge from trench' - as Kyiv investigates 'war crimes' https://t.co/lU8tDp6oIp https://t.co/3vl9AfCmMp
Ukrainian officials launched an investigation into allegations that Russian forces killed surrendering Ukrainian soldiers — a war crime if confirmed — after footage appeared to show two uniformed men being shot at close range after emerging from a dugout. https://t.co/rHAii1Nvv1
Horrifying moment 'Russian soldiers execute surrendering Ukrainian soldiers at close range as they emerge from trench' - as Kyiv investigates 'war crimes' https://t.co/nJynTtD8qj https://t.co/NLCJ30w9W7
Kyiv investigates allegations Russian forces shot surrendering Ukrainian soldiers https://t.co/Zp02oQVqqF
Ukraine investigated Russian troops allegedly killing 2 POWs. The killing of POWs violates the Geneva Convention and constitutes a war crime; Russian forces have intensified infantry activity on the southeastern front line; and more. https://t.co/aoFMkDzdZ9
Kyiv investigates allegations Russian forces shot surrendering Ukrainian soldiers https://t.co/5xBqFo4VXL
Video Emerges Appearing to Show Russian Soldiers Executing Surrendering Ukrainians https://t.co/3qxa0zBkRt https://t.co/JWVt71Gqm3
Russians executed two Ukrainian soldiers who were surrendering after a long fight. Yet another morbid war crime. https://t.co/jztehaBeDV