The Security Service of Ukraine has identified the commander of the Russian army who ordered the execution of three civilians in Kupyansk on October 2, 2025. It has been established that the crime was committed by soldiers of the 121st regiment under the command of Russian citizen Andriy Syrotiuk. This was reported by the SBU, writes UNN.
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According to the SBU, Andriy Syrotiuk, commander of the 121st regiment of the 68th motorized rifle division of the 6th combined arms army of the Russian Federation, has been exposed as being involved in the brutal execution of three civilians in Kupyansk. The tragedy occurred on October 2, when Russian soldiers, disguised in civilian clothes, infiltrated the outskirts of the city under the guise of local residents.
Occupier in Kharkiv region shot three civilians - GUR03.10.25, 18:48
According to the case materials, in order to sow panic in the frontline city, enemy soldiers changed into civilian clothes and, under the guise of local residents, infiltrated the outskirts of Kupyansk. Then the Rashists shot two men and a woman at close range who were trying to evacuate from the city deeper into the territory of Ukraine.
The investigation is being conducted under Part 2 of Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine — violation of the laws and customs of war, which led to the death of people. The Security Service noted that they are collecting evidence to transfer the materials to the International Criminal Court.