Ukraine Requests UN Investigation into POW Executions

Ukraine's human rights ombudsman, Dmytro Lubinets, is urging international organizations, including the UN and the International Red Cross, to investigate the alleged execution of nine Ukrainian prisoners of war by Russian forces in Kursk. Reports from DeepState, a Ukrainian battlefield analysis site, claim that these soldiers, primarily drone operators, were shot after surrendering on October 10. Lubinets characterized the incident as a blatant violation of the Geneva Convention and demanded accountability for what he termed 'another crime committed by the Russians.' The Ukrainian Prosecutor-General's Office has also initiated a criminal investigation into the incident, echoing Lubinets' call for international attention. This allegation marks the third reported instance of such executions this month, raising serious concerns over the treatment of POWs amid ongoing conflicts. The situation remains tense as both Ukrainian and Russian forces continue to engage in military operations in the region.