Russia's Investigative Committee reports mercenaries threw grenades at Kursk civilians
Quick Look
- Russia's Investigative Committee Chairman Alexander Bastrykin stated that mercenaries in the Kursk Region exhibited "special brutality," throwing grenades at civilians.
- He described this behavior as having no reasonable explanation and disregarding international law.
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Why It Matters
Russia’s Investigative Committee is investigating cases of "special brutality" by mercenaries in the Kursk Region, where they reportedly threw grenades at civilians.
MOSCOW, July 23. /TASS/. Russia’s Investigative Committee has become aware of cases of special brutality on the part of mercenaries in the Kursk Region, they threw grenades at civilians, Investigative Committee Chairman Alexander Bastrykin said in an interview with TASS.
"As part of the investigation, we also became aware of cases of special brutality on the part of mercenaries. Residents of the Kursk Region told us how foreigners threw grenades at civilians," he said.
According to Bastrykin, there is no reasonable explanation for this behavior. "It is obvious that the norms of international law mean nothing to them," he said.
Open Questions
- Who are these mercenaries?
- What is the extent of the investigation?
- What specific incidents are being referred to?
