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Russian troops executed Ukrainian POWs in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, military says

Kyiv Independent17 October 2026, 16:31 UTCUkraine

The Russian soldiers are believed to belong to the 38th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade, which is operating in the area. Kravchuk alleged that orders of this nature within the brigade are issued at the initiative of its commander, Colonel Valery Kazak.

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