Russians executed Ukrainian prisoners of war near Zaporizhzhia

The Ukrainian Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation into the execution of Ukrainian prisoners of war by Russian soldiers near Zaporizhzhia.

Source: Ukrainian Prosecutor General's Office

Details: Investigators say Russian Armed Forces servicemen captured three Ukrainian defenders in December 2023 during a combat engagement with Ukraine’s Defence Forces near the village of Robotyne in Zaporizhzhia Oblast.

An hour later, the Russians shot them dead in violation of Article 3 of the Geneva Convention relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War.

A video of this has now emerged and spread on the internet.

Quote: "Under the procedural supervision of the Zaporizhzhia Oblast Prosecutor's Office, criminal proceedings have been initiated with respect to a violation of the laws and customs of war, combined with premeditated murder."

Background: 

• Over the past month, a video of Russian soldiers executing Ukrainian soldiers who had surrendered has been posted online.
• There have also been reports of Ukrainian prisoners of war being used as human shields on the contact line.
• Pre-trial investigations into the commission of war crimes by Russian military personnel are ongoing.

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