Kyiv വി A video of Ukrainian soldiers killing captured Russian soldiers has been widely circulated on social media, in violation of international martial law, as Ukraine accuses Russia of gross human rights abuses in Ukrainian cities. International media who examined the video confirmed that the incident took place in the village of Dmitrivka, southwest of the city of Bucha, where Russian soldiers massacred civilians. Satellite images confirmed the bodies were scattered on the ground in the area.
The video shows three Russian soldiers lying on the road with the shooter, including one with his hands tied behind his back. There is blood all around. The fallen soldiers are wearing white bands of Russian soldiers. The jackets, shoes and helmets of the Russian soldiers were removed. Look, in the video you can hear a soldier say he’s alive and breathing and another says he does not intend to leave anyone alone.
The video also shows a Russian soldier being shot twice by a passing soldier. Once again, a Ukrainian soldier was shot dead. The video also shows Ukraine shouting glory. The video ends with one of the soldiers telling us not to come to our soil anymore. The New York Times reports that the war criminals in the video were identified as Ukrainian soldiers by the blue band and flag in hand.
Local media reported that the soldiers were killed in retaliation for the Russian army’s massacre in Bucha. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba responded that the video had been noticed and would be investigated and action taken. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has said that war crimes are not acceptable to anyone and that further action will be taken.
English Summary: Video appears to show killing of Russian prisoner of war