Russian authorities detain two suspects in murder of Ukrainian family in occupied Volnovakha – ISW
On Monday, October 30, the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation reported that the Russian authorities detained two Russian contract servicemen, natives of the Far East, as suspects in the murder committed in Volnovakha, Donetsk region, on October 29, analysts of the American Institute for the Study of War (ISW) report.
“The Investigative Committee stated that the preliminary investigation indicates that the motive of the murders was of a ‘domestic’ nature. A Russian insider source claimed on October 31 that the two detainees were a part of the Russian 155th Separate Naval Infantry Brigade (Pacific Fleet),” a report for October 31 reads.
It is noted that Attacks on civilians hors de combat (in rear areas far removed from active combat zones) by representatives of an occupying power constitute a clear violation of multiple international legal norms and very likely rise to the level of a war crime or crime against humanity.
As reported, on the night of October 29, the Russian military killed nine civilians, including two small children, in their home in Volnovakha. Forensic evidence indicates that the attack was probably carried out by well-trained and well-equipped military.
