Prosecutors and investigators in Kharkiv Oblast discovered the bodies of 25 victims from a Russian shooting of a civilian convoy near Kurylivka. The investigation includes forensic examinations, DNA identification efforts, and seizure of evidence such as vehicles and Russian soldier documents found at an ambush site.

Law enforcement officers discovered 25 victims of a Russian shooting of a car convoy in a wooded area near Kurylivka, Kharkiv Oblast.

One victim, a 75-year-old woman, apparently crawled 200 meters toward Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi before dying.

The initial discovery included 24 victims, including a pregnant woman and 13 children.

Investigators found an ambush location, documents of Russian soldiers, and fragments of uniforms at the site.

Criminal proceedings have been opened under Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine for violation of laws and customs of war combined with premeditated murder.

Kharkiv Oblast is almost fully liberated from Russian occupation.

Russian soldiers executed a civilian in Kupiansk, evidenced by video footage published online.