Coverage dated December 2, 2023

Russia shot unarmed Ukrainian soldiers as they surrendered, Kyiv says

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Footage was filmed close to Avdiivka this week, Colonel Oleksandr Shtupun, a spokesman for Ukraine's Tavria group of forces, told Newsweek.

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  1. Portland Press Herald

    Kyiv investigates allegations Russian forces shot surrendering Ukrainian soldiers (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Ukrainian General Prosecutor’s office on Sunday launched a criminal investigation, hours after Ukrainian military’s press office said in an online statement that the footage is genuine.

  2. The Guardian

    Ukraine investigating ‘execution’ of surrendering troops by Russian forces (opens The Guardian)

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    Video shows two unarmed Ukrainian soldiers being shot dead as they emerged from dugout near Avdiivka

  3. Al Jazeera

    Ukraine accuses Russia of ‘war crimes’ after ‘execution’ of captured troops (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Ukraine launches probe into the ‘execution’ of two unarmed soldiers by by Russian forces as Moscow continues attacks.

  4. Newsweek

    Russia shot unarmed Ukrainian soldiers as they surrendered, Kyiv says (opens Newsweek)

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    Footage was filmed close to Avdiivka this week, Colonel Oleksandr Shtupun, a spokesman for Ukraine's Tavria group of forces, told Newsweek.

  5. Local News 8

    Ukraine investigating if Russian troops killed surrendering soldiers (opens Local News 8)

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    By Yulia Kesaieva and Benjamin Brown, CNN Kyiv, Ukraine (CNN) — Ukrainian prosecutors are investigating whether Russian troops killed two Ukrainian service members after the pair had surrendered. The probe, which is being overseen by the Ukraine prosecutor general’s office, was announced a day after…

  6. Deutsche Welle

    Ukraine updates: Russia shot surrendering troops, says Kyiv – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Ukraine has accused Russia of committing a war crime by killing surrendering soldiers. Meanwhile, Zelenskyy said Germany's defense aid is a "lifesaver" for thousands of Ukrainians. Follow DW for the latest.

  7. Green Field Reporter

    Kyiv investigates allegations Russian forces shot surrendering Ukrainian soldiers - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian officials on Sunday launched an investigation into allegations that Russian forces killed surrendering Ukrainian soldiers — a war crime if confirmed — after grainy footage on social media appeared to show two uniformed men being shot at close range after emerging from …

  8. The Guardian

    Russia-Ukraine war live: Ukraine launches inquiry into ‘execution’ of captured soldiers (opens The Guardian)

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    Ukraine says Russian troops committed war crime as video appears to show two men surrendering before being shot

  9. Voice of America

    Ukraine Probes Allegations Russian Forces Shot Surrendering Ukrainian Soldiers (opens Voice of America)

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    Meanwhile, fierce battles continue in the east of Ukraine with conflicting reports from both sides

  10. WTOP Washington DC

    Kyiv says Russian forces shot surrendering Ukrainian soldiers. If confirmed, it would be a war crime (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian officials on Sunday accused Russian forces of killing surrendering Ukrainian soldiers, a war crime if confirmed, after grainy footage on social media appeared to show…

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