The apparent execution of a Ukrainian prisoner of war by Russian forces is unconfirmed, but it has nevertheless sparked outrage and prompted Ukraine’s chief prosecutor to launch a criminal investigation.
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A video circulating on social media showed a uniformed, unarmed Ukrainian soldier standing and smoking. The soldier recites Ukraine’s battle cry, “Glory to Ukraine!” then a volley of gunshots hits him and he falls into a shallow hole dug into the ground. That's followed by voices in Russian making mocking and derogatory comments.
The video's authenticity has not been verified, but that didn't prevent a wave of indignation that reached the Ukrainian military — which called the brief clip "another confirmation of war crimes'' — and even the country's leader.
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Jesus
They took out the animals of Bucha – They will find who did this. And this Hero will be avenged.
Isn’t this a war crime to execute the secured prisoners?
@Kansas Arkansas Bandera has NEVER been to Russia
Western people are getting to know real face of Russia
Heroyam Slava!!
idk sounds a little fake, but my opinion may not be true though
Its not fake.
The full video is online. I’d advise not to watch it though.
How many times has Ukraine killed their own for propaganda ? Who filmed this and how did they know what he said ? I don’t think Russia would be distributing this. You people are sick.
There also is a recent video of Ukrainian soldiers shooting three handcuffed Russian prisoners in the legs. But you won’t find and show that one right?
Who cares???
Glory to mammon (money) that puts brothers to fight against each other. May God protect Ukrainian and Russian lives and deliverance and peace, may his justice be done, amen
it’s not about money, it’s about the ambitions of one Kremlin dictator
God bless Ukraine God bless the fighters God bless the President
Russia gave you an opportunity for peace but you keep it going
How did the video get to the Ukrainian side? It was published by the Ukrainian side. How did it get to them?
Wie zijn jullie werkelijk, die hier reageren alsof ze de waarheid in pacht hebben?
Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦✊
That’s a common thing in war, happens all the time and on both sides, the executioner should be punished, but he most likely won’t be, the same would happen on Ukrainian side too. That’s why your last words should not be “glory to Ukraine” but “glory to God”
Well well well Ruskies you keep pressing your luck don’t you? Pressing your luck – till your luck runs out – the American people don’t like Russia attacking Ukraine
I dont think they care what you people think anymore. Heck im an american and im done with it…you have all gone crazy…
They have nukes, you have nukes. Nothing is going to happen, keyboard warrior.
Lies lies lies
Notice they never show ukrainian atrocities, but anyone that knows anything about that part of the world knows better dont they?
They got no mothers
Ukraine did the same before y feeling the pain now