By John Q. Hosedrinker 
Ukrainian Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets reported that Russian forces are suspected of executing two captured Ukrainian servicemen near Zatyshshia, based on video evidence. Lubinets condemned this act as a deliberate violation of international law, part of a pattern of criminal behavior, and a grave violation of the Geneva Conventions. He has contacted the International Committee of the Red Cross and the United Nations, urging an immediate response to these systemic violations. This incident adds to reports of over 150 executed Ukrainian soldiers since the full-scale invasion began.
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Shot After Surrender: Russia Allegedly Executes Ukrainian POWs in Zaporizhzhia, and unfortunately, this isn’t a new development. It’s a deeply disturbing pattern that has seemingly become a grim reality since the start of the war. There’s video evidence, and it’s not something you can easily unsee. The visceral nature of these acts, the cold-blooded execution of those who have surrendered, is horrific.
The deliberate nature of these actions is designed to instill terror. It’s a calculated move to discourage surrender and to motivate Ukrainian soldiers to fight to the death. The rationale is twisted, but it’s clear: create a climate of fear where the only options are to kill or be killed. This brutal tactic only ensures that more soldiers will fight, and the war continues.
The repercussions of such actions are far-reaching, eroding any sense of trust and fueling the cycle of violence. When soldiers see their comrades murdered after laying down their arms, the incentive to surrender diminishes dramatically. Why give up your life if the alternative is execution?
The methods used are beyond the pale. Reports describe executions, desecration of bodies, torture, and sexual violence. The scale of the atrocities is immense. This is not isolated incidents. There are videos, many of them, documenting these acts. It’s a grim and undeniable aspect of this conflict.
The very act of executing prisoners of war is a violation of international law. It is a war crime, and those responsible should be held accountable. The idea that soldiers are killed after surrendering doesn’t just breach humanitarian norms; it also has a practical consequence. It eliminates the potential for gathering intelligence or gaining leverage through prisoner exchanges.
But beyond the strategic implications, it’s the human cost that resonates the most. The suffering inflicted on the victims is unimaginable. The pain and the fear, the violation of every human right, the trauma inflicted on the families and communities are permanent. The youngest victims are incredibly young, the most recent official report is of a 4-year-old. Unofficial reports tell of children as young as six months.
The videos themselves are graphic, sickening, and the very act of watching them is difficult. But the existence of this evidence is crucial. It is important to document these atrocities, to bear witness to the suffering, and to ensure that the world does not turn a blind eye. Ignoring these actions allows these horrific events to continue and promotes the idea that these atrocities are acceptable.
There is a sense of utter disgust and outrage. The use of such cruelty is simply incomprehensible. The perpetrators revel in their brutality, recording and often sharing these acts, as if they were a twisted form of victory.
These acts are not merely random acts of violence. They are part of a deliberate strategy, a systematic campaign of terror. The aim is to break the spirit of the Ukrainian people, to instill fear, and to ultimately achieve control through brutality. The sheer scope of this is overwhelming. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of cases.
The emotional and psychological impact of this conflict will last for generations. The survivors, the families of the victims, and the Ukrainian nation as a whole will carry the scars of these atrocities. Russia must be held accountable for these crimes. The international community must take action to ensure that justice is served.
The cycle of violence must end. The war must end. But there can be no true peace without justice. Those responsible for these acts of unspeakable cruelty must be brought to justice. And the world must remember and honor the victims.