Oleh Baturin

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Oleh is an investigative journalist from Kakhovka, in the Kherson region. His work is focused on human-rights violations in the occupied territories of Ukraine, and on corruption issues.

Stories by the Author

Destroyed Russian military vehicle is seen at a base used by Russian forces outside Kherson International Airport on November 19, 2022 in Kherson, Ukraine. © Chris McGrath/Getty Images

Russian Soldier Gets Life for Killing Boat Captain

Shooter fired “at least a dozen” shots at the civilian vessel.

24 Apr 26

Members of the Ukrainian military look at damaged caused by overnight Russian shelling of a residential building on December 01, 2022 in Kherson, Ukraine. © Chris McGrath/Getty Images

Russian Colonel General Sentenced for Invasion of Kherson Region

Court found 66-year-old directly responsible for the seizure of territories where numerous war crimes were committed.

20 Feb 26

A handout photo released by the press service of the State Emergency Service (SES) of Ukraine shows cars burning on a street after shelling hit Kherson, southern Ukraine on 24 Dec 2022, amid Russia's invasion. At least ten people were killed after Russian strikes targeted the southern Ukrainian city. © State Emergency Service of Ukraine

Life Sentence Issued in First Verdict Over Kherson Shelling

Russian officer found guilty of organising massive rocket strike that resulted in mass casualties.

12 Aug 25

Oleh Baturin was kidnapped on March 12 and subjected to eight days of physical and psychological pressure before being released. © Photo courtesy of O. Baturin

Ukraine: Covering My Own Kidnapping

A year after his detention, a Ukrainian journalist sees those who ordered his abuse face trial.

21 Mar 23

Village leader Dina, 62 enters a bomb-damaged auditorium in a town which was partially occupied by Russian forces until recently in Kherson Oblast on May 08, 2022 in Zagradivka, Ukraine. Most of the Kherson Oblast region fell to Russia shortly after the Feb. 24 invasion, as Russia sought to create an overland corridor from Crimea to separatist-held areas in the east. © John Moore/Getty Images

Collaboration, Theft and Corruption: How Russia Tried to Co-Opt Kherson

The occupying forces are appointing local sympathisers to run services and private enterprises in the southern region. But it’s not working out as planned.

15 Aug 22

Ukrainian refugees try to flee the country as Russian troops continue their offensive.

Ukraine: Russian Troops Continue Offensive from Crimea

Amid the chaos of invasion, locals struggle to communicate with regional and state authorities.

25 Feb 22

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