Copii, bătrâni și oameni cu dizabilități ar fi fost folosiți drept „scuturi umane” pentru fuga rușilor din Kupiansk în timpul ofensivei ucrainene

Drone footage reportedly shows Russian troops using civilians, including children and the elderly, as human shields while retreating from Kupiansk. The Khartiia Corps claims these civilians were led alongside likely Russian soldiers disguised in civilian clothing through a gas pipeline. The group had to travel over 10 kilometers before reaching a wooded area for transport to Russian-occupied territories. The Ukrainian forces did not attack the group to avoid civilian casualties. This tactic, which includes using civilians for cover and potential propaganda, violates international humanitarian law. Ukraine's Foreign Minister called for accountability for these actions.