 | The article's lead section may need to be rewritten. (August 2023) |
| Part of Russian invasion of Ukraine | |
| Location | Ukraine |
|---|---|
| Type | Execution |
A video depicting the decapitation of a Ukrainian prisoner of war was first published online on 11 April 2023, and then circulated through pro-Russian sources. The video shows men in military uniforms with Russian military insignia and wearing masks cutting off the head of a man in a military uniform with Ukrainian insignia.
The video attracted the attention of many political figures and media. The video's exceptional cruelty was noticed, and the actions of the Russian military were compared to the ISIS. At the same time, a number of pro-Russian Telegram channels approved of the video.