A recent UN report documented 79 executions of Ukrainian soldiers by Russian troops across 24 incidents since August 2024. This alarming trend, which includes the execution of surrendered soldiers, has raised concerns about breaches of international humanitarian law. The report draws on visual evidence, witness accounts, and specific geolocation to substantiate these claims. It emphasizes that influential public statements in Russia may promote such inhumane practices and underscores the necessity for investigations into all alleged crimes, including those committed by both Russian and Ukrainian forces, amid ongoing accusations of war crimes since the 2022 invasion.
Reports indicate that 79 executions of Ukrainian soldiers occurred in 24 incidents from August 2024, with the UN expressing alarm over this significant rise.
The evidence gathered by the UN includes distressing footage, photographs, and witness testimonies, showcasing the grim reality of these alleged executions.
Danielle Bell called attention to the influence of public figures' statements in Russia, which may incite unlawful treatment of Ukrainian soldiers, violating humanitarian law.
Under international humanitarian law, the execution of captured personnel is a serious violation, and all allegations must be thoroughly investigated.
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