UN reports 79 executions of Ukrainian soldiers by Russian forces since August, documenting war crimes.

The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine reported a significant increase in executions of Ukrainian soldiers by Russian forces, documenting 79 cases since August 2024. The UN analyzed video and photo evidence and interviewed witnesses, finding these incidents occurred in areas of Russian offensive operations. International humanitarian law prohibits such executions, classifying them as war crimes. Ukraine's Foreign Minister called for urgent international action to hold perpetrators accountable.

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