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Drone Footage Shows Russian Forces Allegedly Executing 16 Ukrainian POWs; Investigation Launched

Oct 1, 2024, 06:11 PM

Russian forces have allegedly executed 16 Ukrainian prisoners of war in the Pokrovsk direction on September 30, according to multiple reports. The incident reportedly took place near the villages of Mykolaivka and Sukhoi Yar. Video footage captured by a drone appears to show Ukrainian soldiers surrendering before being shot by Russian troops. The Ukrainian Prosecutor General's Office has launched an investigation into the incident, citing a possible violation of international humanitarian law and the Geneva Conventions. Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin described it as "the largest known execution of Ukrainian POWs" in the conflict. There has been no official confirmation yet.