Russian troops take civilians prisoner in northern part of Vovchansk, one case of execution reported

Ukraine's Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko has reported that Russian soldiers are taking civilians prisoner in the northern part of the town of Vovchansk (Kharkiv Oblast), where active hostilities are taking place. The Russians have also shot dead a local man who tried to escape on foot and refused to follow their orders.

Source: Klymenko on Telegram

Quote: "The Russian troops are taking civilians prisoner in the northern part of Vovchansk, where active hostilities are taking place. Despite ongoing threats and bombardment, the National Police of Ukraine has continued evacuating people from that area up to today."

Details: It is reported that the Russian forces who were trying to gain a foothold in the city did not let the locals evacuate. The Russians are abducting people and putting them in basements.

Klymenko reported the first civilian executions by Russian troops since the onset of their offensive in Kharkiv Oblast. In particular, one of the residents of Vovchansk tried to escape on foot and refused to follow the orders of the Russian invaders, who subsequently killed him.

Investigators of the National Police of Ukraine in Kharkiv Oblast have opened a criminal investigation into the violation of rules and customs of war.

Background:

• On 13 May, it was reported that during their offensive in Kharkiv Oblast, Russian troops have placed local citizens in a basement, forcing them to provide medical care to wounded Russian soldiers. Ukraine has launched an investigation into the violation of laws and customs of war.

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