Russians’ crimes in Kyiv region: 13 graves of residents found in Irpin

"No crime will go unpunished. Today, no one in the world, except the perpetrators of the tragedy, doubts that the horrific crimes in Irpin, Bucha and other cities of Ukraine were committed by the Russian military. But in addition to political and moral condemnation, there must be tough legal assessment," said SBI Director Oleksiy Sukhachov, Ukrinform reports with reference to SBI’s Telegram channel.

According to him, the SBI investigators inspected about 700 hectares of the town area, which is more than 10,000 houses and buildings. These are mostly residential areas, where there were few infrastructure facilities, but only schools, hospitals, and kindergartens.

In the course of investigative actions, irrefutable evidence of crimes against humanity committed by members of the armed forces of the Russian Federation in the territory of Irpin was established. In particular, the use of munitions prohibited by the Geneva Convention, unjustified cruelty, mass extermination of people.

In addition, a large number of Russian weapons and ammunition, documents were found during the investigation.

The SBI investigators found 13 graves of local residents.

The use of anti-personnel mines, tank shells, Grad MLRS, Iskander-M ballistic missile system, artillery shrapnel shells with arrow-shaped striking elements, and other weapons against civilians in residential areas was documented.

The SBI investigative team went to Sumy region, where they will continue to document crimes jointly with representatives of the National Police.

"Crimes against humanity have no statute of limitations. I am convinced that Ukrainian law enforcement agencies and international criminal bodies will not allow Russia to avoid responsibility for war crimes in Ukraine. Russians, who now cowardly deny their involvement in atrocities, will be brought to justice," Sukhachov stressed.

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