Investigation examines Russian DRG involvement in killing of five soldiers in Kharkiv region

Investigation of versions regarding the killing of defenders

Investigative actions are ongoing in the case concerning the death of five Ukrainian servicemen in Kharkiv region. As reported by the press service of the regional prosecutor's office, law enforcement agencies are considering several scenarios of the incident. In particular, it is being established whether the attacker could have been involved with a sabotage and reconnaissance group of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.

«Слідство перевіряє кілька версій події. Зокрема, встановлюється, чи міг нападник бути причетним до диверсійно-розвідувальної групи збройних сил РФ» (The investigation is checking several versions of the incident. In particular, it is being established whether the attacker could have been involved with a sabotage and reconnaissance group of the Russian Armed Forces), it is stated in the official message.

Circumstances of the incident

It was previously reported that on 13 October, in the territory of Kharkiv region, an unknown person used automatic weapons, as a result of which five soldiers died. A criminal case has been opened for the intentional killing of two or more persons (paragraph 1, part 2, Article 115 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).