British media and investigators have named 13 Russian officers allegedly responsible for atrocities during the occupation of Bucha.
13 names and hundreds of victims
The British newspaper “The Sunday Times,” along with independent lawyers and investigators, published the results of an investigation into the Bucha massacre. They identified 13 Russian officers who issued orders and supervised military actions during the city’s occupation. According to the findings, around 80 soldiers under their command are suspected of involvement in murders and other war crimes. Ukrainian authorities have reportedly confirmed these details.
Those responsible for the Bucha massacre
The named officers include generals Lieutenant General Aleksandr Chayko, Major General Valery Solodchuk, and Major General Aleksandr Sanchik, as well as colonels Azatbek Omurbekov and Yury Medvedev. The list also includes generals of the division: Sergei Chubarykin, Vladimir Seliverstov, and Vadim Pankov.
Occupation of Bucha
Bucha was under Russian occupation for 29 days during the initial phase of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. After the withdrawal of troops, mass graves were discovered, along with civilian bodies on streets and in basements. According to Ukrainian data, the death toll in Bucha reached approximately 500 people, with some residents still missing. Investigations and witness testimonies confirm that victims were not only killed but also tortured. Many residents died at the hands of Russian soldiers, who allegedly committed rapes and executions without cause. Russian politicians and media initially blamed Ukrainian forces for the crimes, calling them a provocation.
A crime that shook the world
The atrocities in Bucha shocked the global community, highlighting the brutality of the Russian occupation.
