Russians shot dead 7 civilians, including a minor girl in the Kherson region

The Prosecutor’s Office of the Kherson region of Ukraine (south of the country), together with police investigators noted on November 18, 2022, that they inspected the site of another war crime committed by the Russian military – the shooting of 7 civilians, including a minor girl.

Source: The Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine

“According to preliminary data, in April 2022, during the occupation of one of the villages of the Kherson region by the Russian military, seven civilians were shot dead in the house by Russian soldiers. After that, Russians blew up the house with the shot people. Employees of the company guarding irrigation units near the village, as well as a minor girl, were in the house. The deceased were buried near the scene of the incident, and the minor girl was buried by her parents at the local cemetery,” emphasized the Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine.

Investigative actions are carried out, including the examination of bodies and forensic medical examination to ensure a proper investigation of a war crime.

A pre-trial investigation is ongoing concerning the violation of the laws and customs of war, combined with intentional murder.


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