The National Police of Ukraine served notices of suspicion to three Russian soldiers for firing on an evacuation convoy in Irpin, Kyiv Oblast, on March 5-6, 2022, killing nine civilians and injuring 12.
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Three Russian soldiers have been notified of suspicion for firing on civilians in Irpin, including the commander of the reconnaissance group of the 173rd Separate Reconnaissance Battalion and two soldiers from the 137th Guards Airborne Regiment
Ukraine has decided not to withdraw from Bakhmut.
Russian forces could advance to Kramatorsk and Sloviansk if they capture Bakhmut.
Mark Savchuk commented that the cases against Kobolev and Pyvovarsky are questionable and that law enforcement agencies are making a mistake.
Journalists interviewed Russian officer Davyd Makarenko, who confirmed he was in Bucha on March 4, 2022, but denied shooting civilians.
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