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Russian Forces Reportedly Execute Nine Ukrainian Drone Operators Near Zelyonyi Shlyakh on October 10

Oct 13, 2024, 06:59 AM

Russian forces reportedly executed nine defenseless Ukrainian soldiers in the Kursk region on October 10, according to witness statements cited by DeepState_UA and the Ukrainian 1st Tank Brigade. The soldiers, who were drone operators, were ambushed near the village of Zelyonyi Shlyakh. Believing they were in a secure area, they engaged Russian forces but were forced to surrender and were subsequently executed, reportedly under orders from the Russian command. This incident represents a violation of the laws and customs of war and adds to the reported 177 Ukrainian prisoners of war who have died in Russian captivity since the start of the full-scale war.