Ukraine investigates video of soldier suspected of executing Russian prisoners of war

KIEV – Ukraine he said he was checking the authenticity of the second recording Russia shows that the Kiev army executed several prisoners of war who had surrendered.

A video circulating on Russian social media this week shows the bodies of Russian soldiers killed after they surrendered to Ukrainian forces.

“Before launching an investigation, there must be a reason. We are confirming whether this video is fake,” Ukrainian General Staff spokesman Bogdan Senyk told AFP. Al ArabiaSunday (20/11/2022).

Senyk said the video was provided to specialists, noting that the publication of fake videos has increased recently.

Baca: Viral, Ukraine Suspected execution of 10 Russian POWs by blows to the head

The Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday that the video shows the deliberate and methodical killing of more than 10 Russian soldiers held captive.

Russia says the videos represent “war crimes”, the latest allegations of abuse after months of fighting in Ukraine.

One video shows soldiers apparently surrendering to several servicemen in camouflage clothing and wearing yellow armbands.

The soldiers who had surrendered lay on the ground in the courtyard of the house strewn with rubble.

The video suddenly cuts out as shots are heard.