Since last December, Russian forces likely executed at least 15 Ukrainian soldiers who tried to surrender and possibly six who were already surrendering or had surrendered, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on May 2.
Human Rights Watch (HRW) reported on May 2 that Russian forces have executed at least 15 Ukrainian soldiers who were attempting to surrender, with another six possible incidents under investigation, since early December 2023.
Recent Ukrainian Armed Forces' strikes with ATACMS ballistic missiles in temporarily occupied Crimea have inflicted significant damages and casualties on Russian military positions, the VChK-OGPU project reported on Telegram on May 2.
Analysts at the Institute for the Study of War think the Russians have delayed their advance and are preparing reserves to attempt to move from their salient north of Avdiivka towards Toretsk to supplement Russian offensives at Chasiv Yar.
Russian invaders, once complaining of a lack of arms and ammunition, now struggle to obtain even basic necessities like drinking water or essential supplies from their command, Ukrainian journalist Yuriy Butusov shared a video on Telegram on April 29, revealing their plight.