Russian forces appeared to have executed Ukrainian soldiers attempting to surrender or surrendered since Dec 2023 as per Human Rights Watch. Summary executions should be investigated as potential war crimes.
HRW probed five incidents of summary executions of at least 15 Ukrainian soldiers surrendering between Dec 2023 and Feb 2024, possibly six more. Belkis Wille stated that such acts violate international humanitarian law.
Evidence from drone footage and social media, along with interviews, indicate Russian forces gunned down surrendering Ukrainian soldiers. HRW mentioned these actions seem to be part of a broader pattern and called for investigations into potential war crimes.
One specific incident involving seven Ukrainian soldiers surrendering was highlighted, showing Russian soldiers aiming at them as they lay on the ground, despite having removed their body armor. This adds to the documented instances of summary executions.
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