Ukrainian Armed Forces are examining a video showing Russian soldiers shooting two Ukrainian soldiers who had surrendered near Stepove, Donetsk Oblast. The incident occurred when Russians entered the 45th Rifle Battalion's position during a mop-up operation.
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Video shows Russian occupiers shooting Ukrainian soldiers who had surrendered near Stepove, Donetsk Oblast
Russian troops killed two Ukrainian soldiers who surrendered as prisoners of war (POW) in Donetsk Oblast
The DeepState Telegram channel reported that the soldiers served in Ukraine's 45th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade.
The published footage depicts the execution of two prisoners of war from the Armed Forces of Ukraine. According to verified information, the Russian occupiers have once again treacherously fired upon unarmed soldiers.
The Russian army lost about 300 soldiers near Avdiivka.
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