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The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) identified Russian commander Aleksandr Dosyagaev as the person who ordered the killing of at least four Ukrainian civilians in Bucha during March 2022.

Bucha, Kyiv Oblast
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Kyiv Independent Censor.NET

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Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

Aleksandr Dosyagaev, commander of the 2nd Battalion of the 104th Regiment of the 76th Airborne Assault Division, gave orders to kill at least four Ukrainian civilians in Bucha in March 2022.

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: likely

Dosyagaev was awarded the 'Hero of Russia' medal for his service in Ukraine.

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: likely

Dosyagaev ordered troops to engage in punitive actions against the local population aimed at preventing resistance and intimidating residents.

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: likely

In one such action, Dosyagaev ordered his troops to shoot and kill four civilians as they passed by.

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

Dosyagaev is being investigated for violating the laws of war and murder.

Censor.NET → Source tone: certain

The head of a business entity, an accomplice to People's Deputy Serhii Labaziuk, was detained on November 24, 2023, for suspected bribery related to restoration funding.

Censor.NET → Source tone: certain

The suspects offered an illegal benefit of 3-5% of UAH 1 billion in additional funding, initially providing 150,000 USD.

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Extracted: 2026-05-30T04:26:58.165Z

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