Russian military commit over 150,000 crimes in Ukraine since full-scale war starts

Russian military commit over 150,000 crimes in Ukraine since full-scale war starts

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Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russian military personnel have committed over 150,000 crimes on Ukrainian territory.

As reported by Ukrinform, this information was published by the National Police of Ukraine.

"Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, investigators from the National Police of Ukraine have initiated 154,153 criminal proceedings for crimes committed on Ukrainian territory by servicemen of the armed forces of the Russian Federation and their accomplices," the statement reads.

According to the National Police:

  • 137,828 cases were opened under Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (war crimes);
  • 9,340 under Article 110 (encroachment on the territorial integrity and inviolability of Ukraine);
  • 4,430 under Article 111-1 (collaborative activities);
  • 324 under Article 111 (high treason), among others.
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As previously reported by Ukrinform, the physical condition of soldiers who have returned from Russian captivity indicates that Russian forces continue to violate the Geneva Conventions.

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