Ukrainian prosecutors announced an investigation into the execution of five surrendered Ukrainian soldiers near Petrivka.
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Investigation launched into the execution of five surrendered Ukrainian servicemen
Ukrainian law enforcement officials opened a pre-trial investigation into the execution of five Ukrainian POWs by Russian forces in Petrivka (south of Pokrovsk) on November 13
The enemy is waiting for bad weather - rain, fog, wind - when Ukrainian drones work poorly, and thus uses more infantry in groups of 4 to 8 people who move quickly at 4 AM in bad weather.
Russian forces have concentrated all efforts in Kurakhove to straighten the line closer to Pokrovsk and then switch to attacking Pokrovsk.
The most difficult times for Pokrovsk will be closer to New Year.
The Prosecutor General's Office launched a war crime investigation into the execution of five Ukrainian POWs by Russian forces in Donetsk Oblast.
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