Russia has committed almost 26,500 war crimes in Ukraine

Russia has committed almost 26,500 war crimes in Ukraine

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Since the full-scale invasion began, Russia has committed 26,465 crimes of aggression and war crimes in Ukraine.

As the Prosecutor General's Office posted on Telegram, out of the total number, 25,473 crimes relate to violations of the laws and customs of war, 73 – plotting, preparing or initiating, and waging war of aggression, 27 – propaganda of war, 892 – other crimes.

Moreover, 12,482 crimes against national security have been recorded. Of them, 8,630 – encroachment on the territorial integrity and inviolability of Ukraine, 1,512 – high treason, 1,739 – collaboration, 106 – aiding and abetting the aggressor state, 64 – sabotage; 431 – other crimes.

As reported, the prosecutor's office has opened 1,451 criminal proceedings over crimes against children since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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