Russian military executes 5 Ukrainian prisoners of war in Zaporizhzhia region
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In the Zaporizhzhia region, Russian soldiers shot 5 Ukrainian prisoners of war. The incident occurred near the village of Novodarivka, Polohy district, according to the Office of the Prosecutor General.
According to preliminary data, on November 24, near the village of Novodarivka, Polohy district, in the area of active hostilities, Russian army soldiers shot five Ukrainian defenders out of six who were taken prisoner.
Ukrainian law enforcement officers have identified a Russian army unit whose servicemen are being checked for involvement in this crime. Investigators also have a video recording that captured the moment of the shooting.
The Zaporizhzhia Regional Prosecutor's Office opened a criminal investigation into the violation of the laws and customs of war combined with premeditated murder (Part 2 of Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).
The Prosecutor General's Office emphasized that the killing of prisoners of war is a gross violation of the Geneva Conventions and is classified as a serious international crime.
Photo: Zaporizhzhia Regional Prosecutor's Office
Recently, it became known that Russian invaders shot 5 captured Ukrainian servicemen in the Pokrovsk direction.
Earlier it was reported that the Russian military shot five Ukrainian prisoners of war near Vuhledar.
In addition, Russian troops shot 2 Ukrainian soldiers in the Pokrovsk sector. They were taken prisoner and then executed.
Also, in early November, Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets reported that Russians had probably shot two Ukrainian prisoners of war in the Kursk region.
