Murder of Azov soldier Ishchenko in Russian captivity: prosecutor's office launches investigation
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Ukrainian law enforcement officials are investigating the death of an Azov regiment defender in a Russian prison. A total of 64 Ukrainian prisoners of war are being investigated, and more than 2,200 have been recognized as victims of torture.
Ukrainian law enforcement officials have launched an investigation into the death of an Azov regiment defender in a Russian prison. This was stated by the Office of the Prosecutor General, UNN reports.
Details
Under the procedural supervision of the Central District Prosecutor's Office of Dnipro city, a pre-trial investigation was initiated into the violation of the laws and customs of war combined with premeditated murder (Part 2 Art. 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine)
It is noted that law enforcement officers are investigating the circumstances of the death of the Azov regiment defender as a result of multiple injuries sustained in captivity.
The department emphasizes that the killing of prisoners of war is a gross violation of the Geneva Conventions and qualifies as a serious international crime.
Currently, urgent investigative actions are underway to establish all the circumstances of the brutal crime.
The information we have in the criminal proceedings clearly indicates that Russian commanders not only fail to prevent ill-treatment of prisoners, but also encourage such crimes and directly give the relevant criminal orders
The agency adds that a total of 64 Ukrainian prisoners of war are currently being investigated by the Russian armed forces. More than 2,200 prisoners of war have been recognized as victims of torture.
Recall
Deputy Brigade Commander Svyatoslav Palamar said that Azov Brigade fighter Oleksandr Ishchenko died in Russian captivity due to blunt force trauma to the chest.
