A devastating incident has occurred in the Russian-occupied town of Volnovakha in eastern Ukraine, where a family of nine, including two children, was ruthlessly murdered in their own home. This horrifying event has sent shockwaves throughout Ukraine and prompted investigations from both nations.
Ukrainian officials are placing the blame on Russian soldiers for the gruesome killings, alleging that the Kapkanets family was targeted on October 27 because they refused to give up their house to the soldiers. The Russian investigators have apprehended two male suspects, identifying them as soldiers from the Far East.
The Ukrainian Donetsk Region Prosecutor’s Office released pictures from the crime scene, which depict multiple family members shot while still in their beds, clinging to each other, with blood stains visible on the walls. The caption of the post accompanying the images read, “Shot a sleeping family – an investigation into the murder in occupied Volnovas of 9 civilians, including two children.”
According to reports, the armed men in military uniform demanded that the family vacate their house to make room for a Russian army unit. When the owner of the house refused, the attackers threatened the family with physical violence and then left.
The Ukrainian prosecutor’s office has initiated a pre-trial investigation into the violation of laws and customs of war in response to this heinous crime. The suspects have been detained and are currently being interrogated to gather evidence and determine the full circumstances of the incident.
In recent weeks, Ukrainian forces have successfully resisted a renewed offensive from Russia in eastern Ukraine, despite ongoing attacks on residential areas by Moscow’s forces. In light of the escalating conflict, Ukraine has issued a mandatory evacuation order for civilians, with a particular focus on safeguarding children in regions near the front lines in the east and south.
This tragic event serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing tensions and violence in the region, highlighting the urgent need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
