Russians execute nine Ukrainian POWs in Kursk Oblast

Ukraine's Ombudsman Lubinets has informed the UN and ICRC about the reported execution of nine Ukrainian prisoners of war.

Oct 13, 2024 - 14:00

Russians execute nine Ukrainian POWs in Kursk Oblast

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Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets has informed the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) about the possible execution of nine Ukrainian prisoners of war by Russian forces in Kursk Oblast, Russia.

Multiple reports indicate that Russian forces have systematically executed Ukrainian POWs during the ongoing war, violating international laws like the Geneva Convention. Both Ukrainian and international sources, including the United Nations, confirm these violations. The Kremlin denies involvement in any war crimes.

Lubinets wrote on Telegram on 13 October:

“Information is again spreading on social networks about the possible shooting of 9 Ukrainian prisoners of war in Kursk Oblast by the Russians. Such actions are a gross violation of the Geneva Convention on the Treatment of Prisoners of War.“

The Ukrainian Ombudsman emphasized that he had sent letters to the UN and ICRC regarding “another crime by the Russians.” Lubinets stressed that such actions should not go unpunished, and the Russians must bear full responsibility.

“Russia is a terrorist country that violates all the rules and customs of war. The international community should not turn a blind eye to such crimes.” Lubinets wrote.

According to the OSINT project DeepState, which cites its sources in the 1st Separate Tank Brigade and shared the pixelated drone photo of dead bodies, Russian military forces shot nine Ukrainian soldiers in Kursk Oblast on 10 October.

Deep State reported that a group of drone operators and their support personnel was attacked near Zelenyi Shlyakh. They were initially moving to positions under the assumption they were in a relatively safe area, but unexpectedly encountered enemy forces.

The report stated, “The men thought they were in the rear, but had to engage the enemy.” Although they attempted to fight back, their ammunition was limited, forcing them to eventually surrender.

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