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The German Federal Prosecutor's Office launched an investigation into the alleged shooting of civilians by Russian troops in Hostomel, a suburb of Kyiv, at the beginning of the full-scale invasion.

Hostomel, Kyiv Oblast
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Russian troops shot at and injured civilians in Hostomel, including a German citizen

Germany is working alongside Ukrainian counterparts in the investigation

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Extracted: 2026-07-18T17:08:56.927Z

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