"Ukraine Investigates Alleged Executions of POWs by Russian Troops in Avdiivka"

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Source: Kyiv Post
"Ukraine Investigates Alleged Executions of POWs by Russian Troops in Avdiivka"
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Ukraine's Prosecutor General has launched an investigation into two incidents of Russian troops shooting Ukrainian prisoners of war in Avdiivka and near the village of Vesele, both in the Donetsk region. The videos show the execution of captured Ukrainian soldiers, which is a violation of the Geneva Convention. The soldiers were reportedly seriously injured and awaiting evacuation when they were killed. This adds to a series of previous incidents where Russian troops are seen shooting Ukrainian soldiers who have surrendered.

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