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Russian Forces Face War Crimes Investigations After Executions

12/29/2025

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On December 20, 2025, Russian forces executed three unarmed Ukrainian soldiers in the Zaporizhzhia region, per the Ukrainian OSINT project DeepState.
On December 27, 2025, Russian forces shot two captured Ukrainian servicemen in Shakhove, per the Prosecutor General’s Office.
Both incidents are classified as serious violations of the Geneva Conventions, prompting investigations into war crimes.
Ukrainian authorities document these events to seek accountability for those responsible.

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On December 20, 2025, Russian forces executed three unarmed Ukrainian soldiers in the Zaporizhzhia region, per the Ukrainian OSINT project DeepState.
On December 27, 2025, Russian forces shot two captured Ukrainian servicemen in Shakhove, per the Prosecutor General’s Office.
Both incidents are classified as serious violations of the Geneva Conventions, prompting investigations into war crimes.
Ukrainian authorities document these events to seek accountability for those responsible.