Russian forces shoot dead captured Ukrainian soldier in Donetsk Oblast

Russian forces captured and shot dead a Ukrainian soldier near the settlement of Myrne in the Volnovakha district of Donetsk Oblast.

Source: Donetsk Oblast Prosecutor's Office

Quote: "On 22 July 2026, the enemy attacked Ukrainian Armed Forces positions near Myrne in the Volnovakha district. During combat operations, the occupiers captured a Ukrainian defender and shot him dead."

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Details: The prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into the war crime resulting in death (Article 438.2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).