Ombudsman Lubinets: Russia executed 109 Ukrainian POWs in 2024
The Office of the Prosecutor General reports a monthly increase in executed prisoners, with October and November accounting for a third of 2024's documented cases.
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Ukrainian intel: Russian forces executed five captured Ukrainian soldiers near Vuhledar
Ukrainian officials note that the number of executions of Ukrainian POWs is increasing in the last few months of 2024.
Ukraine gets back over 500 war dead from Russia as questions mount over exchange
Pro-Kremlin media claims Russia returned the remains of 62 Ukrainian POWs allegedly aboard the Il-76 military transport plane that crashed in Belgorod in January.
Ukraine captures sole survivor of Russian assault – an Egyptian IT student
Ukrainian forces in Donetsk Oblast capture an Egyptian IT student who, after receiving a Russian passport, Russia conscripted and deployed to the front.
VoA: Ukraine doubles down on psychological warfare against North Korean troops
Kyiv expands psychological warfare campaign targeting Pyongyang troops with surrender messages, as Seoul enhances intelligence cooperation with Ukrainian forces.
UN: Sexual violence against Ukrainian male detainees widespread in Russian custody
A new UN report reveals Russian authorities implemented systematic torture as state policy in detention facilities holding Ukrainian civilians and POWs.
ISW: Kursk incursion speeds up Ukraine-Russia POW swaps
Four major prisoner swaps occurred within just 2.5 months following Ukraine's Kursk operation.
Russians kill Ukrainian POWs “more frequently,” Kyiv appeals for international action
In the latest incident, nine Ukrainian POWs were allegedly executed by Russian forces in Russia’s Kursk Oblast.
Russian soldiers execute 3 surrendering Ukrainians, reports Azov Brigade
The incident reportedly took place near the town of New York in Donetsk Oblast, captured by Russians in August.
Russia kills 177 Ukrainian POWs in captivity
Despite approximately 3,600 POWs and deported citizens being exchanged and returned, thousands still remain unaccounted for, with fears that the true death toll could be significantly higher due to the lack of international oversight.
Ukrainian prosecutors say Russians executed 93 Ukrainian POWs
Officials report that 80% of executions of Ukrainian POWs by Russian troops occurred in 2024, marking an alarming escalation in violations of war laws.
Mariupol Defender reclaims voice and spirit after 2.5 years in Russian captivity
Ukrainian Marine Yura Hulchuk captured hearts nationwide after his release from Russian captivity, arriving home unable to speak or respond emotionally to his mother’s tearful embrace. Now, Yura has finally broken his silence and is making significant progress in his recovery.
Ukraine returns 49 more defenders and civilians from Russian captivity
Among those freed is Lenie Umerova, a Crimean Tatar activist who was captured by Russian forces while crossing the Georgian border.
Relatives of Ukrainian POWs: Russia returns bodies without internal organs during exchanges
Relatives say that the return to Ukraine of the bodies of Ukrainian prisoners without internal organs may be evidence that they are used in Russia for transplantation.
95 Ukrainian prisoners of war return from Russian captivity, including Azovstal defenders
Many of the 95 Ukrainian servicemen released in the 17 July exchange are grappling with injuries and chronic illnesses, which sheds light on the harsh conditions in the Russian captivity, according to the Ukrainian Coordination Headquarters.
UAE mediates new prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine
In a diplomatic breakthrough, Russia and Ukraine are set to exchange 180 prisoners in a deal facilitated by the United Arab Emirates.
Ukraine probes execution of POWs by Russian forces near Robotyne
Video emerged 10 July, but exact date of incident is unknown.
Russia illegally holds under arrest over 14,000 Ukrainian citizens – Ombudsman
Ukrainian Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said that that efforts to secure their return proving exceptionally challenging.
Ukrainian Intel identifies Russian officers behind POW executions near Robotyne
Russian soldiers executed four unarmed Ukrainian prisoners of war in Zaporizhzhia Oblast in May 2024, a potential war crime caught on camera.
Up to 90% of Ukrainian POWs suffered torture, Attorney General says
"The system created by Russia is a system of torture and inhuman treatment towards those who fall into their hands - on occupied territories or within Russian territory," Attorney General Kostin said.