Ukrainian Prosecutors Investigate Alleged Russian Atrocities

Ukrainian prosecutors have launched an investigation into the alleged shooting of three surrendering Ukrainian servicemen by Russian troops near Pokrovsk. This incident, captured in drone footage, is part of a broader pattern of war crimes documented by Ukraine. Russia denies such accusations, despite 130,000 alleged crimes since 2022.

Ukrainian prosecutors have initiated an investigation into the alleged shooting of three surrendering Ukrainian soldiers by Russian forces near Pokrovsk. This eastern front area remains a focal point of Russia's ongoing assault.

According to the Prosecutor General's office, the incident occurred after Russian troops attacked a trench utilized by Ukrainian soldiers on August 27. "The soldiers exited their damaged shelter and knelt with their hands behind their heads, at which point the Russians opened fire," the office detailed, with CNN obtaining drone footage seemingly confirming the event.

While Reuters could not independently verify the footage, Ukrainian Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin announced that Kyiv is probing alleged executions of 73 Ukrainian prisoners by Russian troops. He emphasized the documented rise in such cases, labeling the actions as gross violations of international humanitarian law. The Kremlin has consistently denied committing war crimes in Ukraine, though Kyiv claims to have evidence of nearly 130,000 such crimes since the 2022 invasion.

(With inputs from agencies.)