Russian Forces Execute 16 Ukrainian POWs in Donetsk Region

Oct 1, 2024, 03:30 PM

Russian forces have reportedly executed 16 Ukrainian prisoners of war who surrendered in the Pokrovsk direction on September 30, 2024. According to multiple sources, the Ukrainian soldiers were taken to a field, lined up, and shot. A video allegedly showing the execution has surfaced online, though there has been no official confirmation yet. The Ukrainian General Prosecutor's office has acknowledged the incident, calling it a war crime. This execution, which occurred in the Donetsk region, is part of a series of reported atrocities in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.