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Ukrainian Authorities Investigate Commander Kim for War Crimes

11/21/2025

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In Bucha after the Russian retreat, authorities find numerous bodies, including children.
Ukraine accuses Kim, a commander not in custody, of 17 killings and four ill-treatment cases.
Global Rights Compliance lawyers aiding Ukrainian officials say the case relies on witness testimony and forensics.
Kim allegedly ordered burning of victims’ bodies to conceal the crimes.
CNN has sought comments from the Russian government.

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Story summary

In Bucha after the Russian retreat, authorities find numerous bodies, including children.
Ukraine accuses Kim, a commander not in custody, of 17 killings and four ill-treatment cases.
Global Rights Compliance lawyers aiding Ukrainian officials say the case relies on witness testimony and forensics.
Kim allegedly ordered burning of victims’ bodies to conceal the crimes.
CNN has sought comments from the Russian government.