Russian Commander Sentenced to Life Imprisonment
Two people were killed and others wounded after lieutenant colonel directed troops to shoot at Ukrainians fleeing the invasion.
Two people were killed and others wounded after lieutenant colonel directed troops to shoot at Ukrainians fleeing the invasion.
Accused man was identified by journalistic investigation into the so-called Don Cossack volunteer brigade.
During the occupation of Kharkiv region, the accused ordered and participated in the detention and torture of local residents.
Civilians were illegally detained and brutally treated during the occupation of strategic town.
The servicemen killed four civilians and took their mobile phones which helped investigators identify them.
The corporal admitted guilt, declined to appeal and requested he be exchanged.
The pensioner, according to the investigation, had asked his assailants not to scare his livestock.
Servicemen accused of brutalising civilians during the occupation of parts of the Kyiv region.
Investigators will now check whether the accused is deceased, a prisoner of war or a fugitive.
The rifleman is suspected of shooting and killing a Ukrainian soldier after he had surrendered.