Execution of Four Ukrainian Prisoners of War in Kharkiv Oblast
Ukrainian prosecutors reported on April 12, 2026, that Russian forces executed four Ukrainian prisoners of war near the village of Veterynarne in Kharkiv Oblast. According to the investigation, Russian soldiers captured the troops from a mechanized brigade on April 11 before deliberately shooting them with automatic weapons. The incident is being investigated as a war crime, adding to the high volume of recorded ceasefire violations reported during the Orthodox Easter weekend.
Date: April 12, 2026
Location: Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: assassination
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 4
Source: The Kyiv Independent