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Yulia Lahuta

Ukrainian journalist

Yulia Lahuta is a student at Sumy State University and a journalist with Kordon.Media.

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Mykhailo Bakhmanov is accused of conducting a mock execution as well as the robbery and intimidation of civilians during the occupation of a village in the Okhtyrka district in March 2022.

Mykhailo Bakhmanov is accused of conducting a mock execution as well as the robbery and intimidation of civilians during the occupation of a village in the Okhtyrka district in March 2022. © Alexey Furman/Getty Images

War Crimes Trial for Ukrainian Serving with Russian Army

Serviceman staged mock execution as well as robbing and abusing villagers.

21 Jan 26

The towns and villages of the Okhtyrka district in the Sumy region were under occupation for over a month, from February 24 to April 6, 2022. During that time, Russian troops stationed military equipment in private property, looted residents’ homes and took civilians captive.

The towns and villages of the Okhtyrka district in the Sumy region were under occupation for over a month, from February 24 to April 6, 2022. During that time, Russian troops stationed military equipment in private property, looted residents’ homes and took civilians captive. © Alexey Furman/Getty Images

Russian Soldier Sentenced for Sexual Assault and Robbery

Perpetrator identified by survivor after he failed to log out of Google account on her stolen phone.

18 Sep 25

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