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Russians used civilians as a human shield near Kupiansk

Russian troops used civilians, including children, as a human shield near Kupiansk. This occurred during their offensive and constitutes a violation of international humanitarian law. Official letters have already been sent to the UN and the ICRC.

In brief

  • Russians used civilians as a human shield near Kupiansk.
  • Among the civilians were children and a person on crutches.
  • Ukrainian forces could not open fire due to the presence of civilians.
  • Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets reported the violation of international law.
  • Official letters have been sent to the UN and the ICRC.
Covered by 2 of 7 media groups
  • Independent2
  • Publicno reports
  • Commentatorsno reports
  • Oligarch-owned1
  • Stateno reports
  • Officialno reports
  • Anonymousno reports

Not covered by: public, commentators, state, official, anonymous.

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Independent67%2 items
Oligarch-owned33%1 item

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