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Russian serviceman suspected of using civilian as 'human shield'

5 sourcesPublished 01/09/2026, 03:00 · Updated 02/09/2026, 10:24

A Russian serviceman has been charged in Ukraine for using a local resident of Bucha as a 'human shield' during the occupation. Investigators found that the suspect forced the civilian to walk in front of troops in March 2022.

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01.09.2026 - charge announced
Occupation of Bucha - March 2022
Serviceman from the 234th Air Assault Regiment

Bucha · Russian military · Office of the Prosecutor General · National Police of Ukraine · Main Intelligence Directorate

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