Ukraine’s armed forces said on Saturday they were verifying the authenticity of videos Moscow said showed Kiev executing several Russian soldiers who had surrendered. “Before starting an investigation, there must be a basis for it. We will find out if these videos are fakeSpokesman of the General Staff Bogdan Senik told AFP.
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He added that these videos were “trusted professionals“, noting that the publication of fake videos had “recently activated“.
Russia on Friday accused Ukraine of “cruelly” executing more than ten of its soldiers who had laid down their arms, condemning the “war crime“. “No one will be able to present as a “tragic exception” the deliberate and methodical killing of more than ten Russian soldiers who were immobilized (…) by direct shots to the head.the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation announced.
Torture and ill-treatment
In the first video taken with a mobile phone, we see a group of men in military fatigues coming out one after the other from the building in the courtyard of the house and lying face down at the command of the soldiers. yellow armband and holding them at gunpoint. As the last dark silhouette appears on the left, the video cuts to an abrupt halt as an explosion is heard.
The second video, taken from a height, possibly by a drone, shows dozens of bodies lying in pools of blood. Apparently, one of the dead bodies was hit on the head. The Russian Ministry of Defense did not specify when these pictures were taken.
To AFP’s question, the UN spokesperson said:We are aware of these videos and are reviewing them“. He emphasized that, if necessary, the culprits should answer for their actions. The Investigative Committee of Russia announced that it has launched an investigation “execution of captured Russian soldiers“.
Moscow’s claims come after the United Nations released a report this week alleging torture and ill-treatment of prisoners of war on both sides.
Source: Le Figaro
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