On February 25, a verified drone video showed at least seven Ukrainian soldiers emerging from a dugout near Ivanivske in Donetsk Oblast, removing body armor and helmets, lying face down before being shot by five Russian soldiers. Six Ukrainian soldiers remained face down while one tried to return to the dugout and was shot.
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On February 25, near Ivanivske in Donetsk Oblast, Russian soldiers executed surrendered Ukrainian soldiers.
One person was injured in the attack, which also damaged the church and about a dozen houses and shops. Russian military allegedly targeted with S-300 missiles Sunday morning.
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