The trial of the Russian servicemen Konstantin Smirnov and Denis Podgorny began in July 2024 and the verdict was announced by a three-judge panel of the Chernihiv District Court on February 3, 2025. © Oksana Matsopa/IWPR Russian Soldiers Convicted of Executing Brothers One brother survived and was able to identify those responsible for killing his two siblings. 6 Feb 25