In response to the execution of two Ukrainian prisoners of war by Russian soldiers from the 40th Arctic Brigade, Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces conducted a targeted operation. The operation resulted in the deaths of three Russian soldiers and the capture of three others, who have reportedly confessed to the killings under orders from their commander. These actions followed numerous documented violations of the Geneva Conventions by Russian forces, including the reported execution of at least 124 Ukrainian POWs. The captured soldiers’ testimonies and the recovered bodies of the Ukrainian soldiers are now being used as evidence of these war crimes.
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On December 20th, Ukraine repatriated 503 fallen soldiers from Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Luhansk oblasts, and morgues in Russia, fulfilling the Geneva Conventions’ mandate for dignified burials. This operation, involving multiple government agencies and the ICRC, brought the total number of identified fallen soldiers to over 2,800. The recovered remains will undergo identification by law enforcement and forensic experts. President Zelensky previously reported approximately 43,000 Ukrainian soldier deaths since the full-scale invasion began.
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Shocking video evidence provided by Ukrainian forces shows Russian soldiers executing at least two unarmed Ukrainian prisoners of war in the Kursk region. This heinous act, which appears to be part of a disturbing trend, constitutes a blatant violation of the Geneva Convention and international humanitarian law. Ukrainian officials, including the Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights, have condemned the execution and have contacted international organizations like the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross to investigate this atrocity. Recent reports from the American Institute for the Study of War indicate a rise in executions of Ukrainian POWs, suggesting that these crimes may be sanctioned or even directed by Russian military leadership.
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Russia is increasingly using unidentified gas in its chemical warfare against Ukrainian troops, who are struggling to identify the majority of the chemicals used due to the lack of sophisticated detectors. Russian drones drop the gas grenades into trenches which forces Ukrainian soldiers out into the open fields, making them easy targets for drone or artillery attacks. In the 323 recorded incidents of chemical attacks by Russia in October, nearly all but 15 cases were unidentified. Ukraine has called for help from its Western allies to provide complex detectors to identify what chemical weapon is being used. The use of chemical agents, even if not lethal, on battlefields is considered a violation of the 1993 Chemical Weapons Convention.
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The recent news of IDF soldiers tying a Palestinian detainee to the hood of a car has sparked outrage and rightfully so. Regardless of the actions of the prisoner, it is the responsibility of the captors to ensure the safety and well-being of the individual in their custody. This incident is a clear violation of international law, which mandates that prisoners must be treated with dignity and respect, regardless of the side they belong to in a conflict. The soldiers involved in this act have not only failed morally but also legally, as they have not upheld the basic standards of humanity.… Continue reading
Russia executed Ukrainian POWs, according to a recent UN report. The atrocities committed by Russia in the ongoing conflict are not surprising, given the documented history of their brutal actions. The fact that the UN is just now acknowledging these war crimes raises serious concerns about the organization’s effectiveness and integrity. It is deeply troubling that such heinous acts against humanity are being carried out with little to no consequences for the perpetrators.
The systematic execution of Ukrainian POWs by Russian forces is a clear violation of international law and the Geneva Conventions. The reports of torture, ill-treatment, and summary executions highlight the brutal tactics employed by the Russian military in this conflict.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker