Several people line up before being fired upon from a distance. After everyone has fallen to the ground, a soldier makes sure everyone is dead. They are then fired upon once again – this time at close range.
It is one of many clips that have appeared on Telegram since last year showing Russian soldiers executing Ukrainian prisoners of war.
Investigation into war crimes
On the same day the clip appeared, Ukraine’s prosecutor’s office opened an investigation into violations of the laws of war. According to the prosecutor, this is the largest mass execution to date.
Total shall 93 soldiers have been executed during the course of the war.