The Prosecutor General's Office announced the discovery of two bodies with traces of violent death, including fractured skulls, jaws, and ribs, in Kozacha Lopan. These civilians were held captive by Russian soldiers and are scheduled for forensic examination before reburial.
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Two bodies with traces of violent death were discovered in Kozacha Lopan, Kharkiv Oblast on October 15.
The victims had fractured skulls, jaws, and ribs and were held captive by Russian soldiers.
Two men were found dead in a mass grave in Kazača Lopán' with evidence of torture, including fractures to the skull, jaw, and ribs.
Preliminary investigation suggests the men were held by Russian military personnel during the occupation.
The bodies have been sent for forensic medical examinations and a pre-trial investigation is ongoing.
On October 13, bodies of two men with traces of torture were found in Kozacha Lopan.
Pre-trial investigation is ongoing regarding the crimes.
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