Russian forces executed five Ukrainian POWs near Novodarivka in Zaporizhzhia region after capturing six defenders on November 24, 2024.
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Russian forces executed five Ukrainian defenders who had been taken prisoners near Novodarivka in Polohy district of Zaporizhzhia region
Six Ukrainian defenders were captured by Russian forces, five of whom were subsequently executed
The war crime occurred on November 24
A criminal case has been opened under Part 2, Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine
Russian servicemen executed five Ukrainian POWs near Novodarivka in the Zaporizhzhia region
Russian servicemen shot five Ukrainian defenders out of six taken prisoner near Novodarivka on 24 November 2024.
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