Ukraine accuses Russia of killing unarmed prisoners after fall of Avdiivka | Russia-Ukraine conflict Information

Safety Service of Ukraine publicizes probe after footage of alleged executions circulates on Telegram messaging app.

Ukraine has launched an investigation into allegations that Russian forces executed eight unarmed Ukrainian troopers after they took management of town of Avdiivka.

The Safety Service of Ukraine, beneath the steering of the Donetsk Regional Prosecutor’s Workplace, opened a pre-trial investigation into the alleged killing of unarmed prisoners of conflict in Avdiivka and the village of Vesele, state-run media outlet Ukrinform mentioned on Monday.

“Underneath the procedural supervision of the Donetsk Regional Prosecutor’s Workplace, a pre-trial investigation has been initiated into the violation of the legal guidelines and customs of conflict mixed with premeditated homicide (Half 2 of Article 438 of the Prison Code of Ukraine),” Ukrinform quoted the safety company as saying in an announcement.

Ukrinform mentioned proof of the killings was shared on the Telegram messaging app, together with footage displaying a Russian soldier taking pictures two captured Ukrainian troopers at shut vary.

Moscow has not publicly responded to the claims.

Ukraine has repeatedly accused Russia of illegal killings and different conflict crimes since Moscow launched a full-scale invasion of its neighbour in February 2022. Russia has additionally accused Ukraine of committing violations of worldwide legislation.

Russia on Saturday introduced that it had taken full management of Avdiivka after the withdrawal of Ukrainian forces  within the largest achieve for Moscow for the reason that fall of Bakhmut final Might.

Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed the seize of town as “an necessary victory” within the almost two-year-long conflict.

Ukraine’s army mentioned on Sunday that Russian forces launched a number of assaults to the west of Avdiivka to construct on their territorial good points, together with unsuccessful assaults on the village of Lastochkyne.

“The enemy is making an attempt to actively develop its offensive,” Ukrainian army spokesman Dmytro Lykhoviy mentioned on state TV.

Ukrainian forces’ retreat from Avdiivka got here after they have been compelled to ration ammunition because of dwindling provides, which the administration of United States President Joe Biden has blamed on Congress’s failure to swiftly approve a bundle of army assist for Kyiv.