Russian occupiers shot two captured defenders in Pokrovsk district.

According to ТСН: On December 27, Russian soldiers shot two Ukrainian defenders in Pokrovsk district. Before the killing, the occupiers forced one of the fighters to undress, after which they opened fire on the unarmed captives.

According to the Prosecutor General's Office of Ukraine, during the assault on positions in the village of Shakhove, Ukrainian defenders carrying out a combat mission were captured.

Details of the incident

By threatening with firearms, the invaders forced one of the Ukrainian captives to partially undress. After that, they shot both unarmed defenders, and from the second, immediately after death, they removed his clothes.

Legal assessment

The Prosecutor General's Office emphasized that the intentional killing of prisoners of war is a serious violation of the Geneva Conventions and qualifies as a serious international crime. A pre-trial investigation has been initiated in the criminal proceedings regarding the war crime that resulted in loss of life. Urgent investigative actions are currently underway to establish all the circumstances of the event and the specific individuals involved in this crime.

Known cases

It should be noted that earlier Russian soldiers shot three Ukrainian fighters who were captured on December 20 south of Huliaypole. According to analysts at DeepState, this occurred when soldiers from one of the mechanized brigades tried to occupy positions left by another unit but fell into an ambush.

These events are perceived as yet another violation of international humanitarian law, highlighting the brutality of war and the importance of ensuring the rights of prisoners of war. Investigating these crimes is a necessary step to restore justice and ensure that similar cases do not go unpunished.