By The newspaper
31 Oct 2023, 00:45 AM EDT
On October 27, they discovered the lifeless bodies of nine people, including two young children, who were found within the confines of their own home in the city of Volnovakha, located in the Russian-occupied eastern region of Ukraine.
As reported by the BBC, Ukrainian authorities stated that the Kapkanets family paid the ultimate price for their determination “not to hand over their home to the Russian soldiers” who took control of the city. The family’s resistance to giving up their property allegedly sparked the violent outbreak.
It is worth mentioning that Russian investigators took action and detained two male suspects, whom they confirmed were Russian soldiers originally from the country’s Far East. These individuals had previously entered into contracts with the Russian military.
While Russian officials suggest internal conflict as a motive behind the ruthless massacre, Ukrainian authorities, including ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets, argue that Russian soldiers played a direct role.
The soldiers are alleged to have taken the lives of the Kapkanets family, who were celebrating a birthday and determined to keep their property.
Tragically, the victims included two young children, born in 2014 and 2018, whose lives were cruelly cut short in the midst of this ordeal.
The disturbing event has left the community in distress, with residents blaming the Russian military for this senseless act of violence. Neighbors of the victims have shared their fears and concerns, pointing to the military as perpetrators.
Volnovakha, which fell under Russian control shortly after the massive Ukrainian invasion in February 2022, has faced devastating consequences, including widespread destruction. The region is a stark reminder of the ongoing fighting in eastern Ukraine.
This incident takes place against a backdrop of relentless conflict in the eastern and southern regions of Ukraine. kyiv’s counteroffensive, launched in June, aims to divide Russian forces in the Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions. However, this strategy has met with strong resistance, resulting in significant costs for both parties.
Ukraine’s military maintains that Moscow’s recent offensives, particularly around Avdiivka, have met with stiff resistance. The toll of Russian casualties in these failed attacks is being acutely felt, especially around Avdiivka, which serves as a gateway to Donetsk, a key regional capital held by Russian forces.
As Ukraine continues to grapple with the immense challenges posed by the ongoing conflict, the tragic events in Volnovakha are an example of the resilience that still continues in the country.
Keep reading:
· “Pro-Palestine” protesters take over a Russian airport in search of Jews from Israel
· Russian air defense shoots down 36 Ukrainian drones amid ongoing conflict