Ukrainian law enforcers launch probes into almost 22,700 crimes amid Russian invasion
That’s according to the press service of the Prosecutor General's Office, Ukrinform reports.
"Crimes of aggression and war crimes: 15,446 crimes were registered. Of these: 14,935 – for violating the laws and customs of war, 59 – for planning, preparing, or waging an aggressive war, 18 – for propaganda of war, and 434 other crimes," the statement elaborates.
It is noted that law enforcement also registered 7,232 crimes against national security, of which: 4,941 – encroachment on the territorial integrity and inviolability of Ukraine, 1,037 – treason, 923 – collaboration with the enemy, 36 – aiding the aggressor power, 62 – sabotage, and 233 other crimes.
On February 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Russian forces have been destroying infrastructure, residential areas of Ukrainian cities and towns, using artillery, multiple rocket launchers, and ballistic missiles.
