UN investigation confirmed Russia's guilt in the terrorist attack in Olenivka in 2022.

Russia's guilt in the terrorist attack in Olenivka

Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets published an internal UN analysis stating that Russia is responsible for the terrorist attack at Volnovakha Correctional Colony No. 120 near Olenivka in July 2022. The attack resulted in more than 50 dead Ukrainian prisoners of war and over 130 injured.

Investigation and Obstacles

The International Committee of the Red Cross and the UN expressed readiness to conduct an investigation into the terrorist attack, but due to lack of security guarantees, the UN Mission was suspended after five months. Lubinets attempted to provide materials to the UN Mission participants, but they refused to review them. He also suggested visiting the tragedy site together with the Russian human rights commissioner, but was declined.

UN Experts' Conclusions

A group of UN experts published materials confirming that Russia planned and executed the attack. The document discusses the use of weapons and ammunition by the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation during the assault. The report also examines the planning, organization, and execution of the attack, calling for further investigation and fair punishment of the guilty parties.

'This is an important document that will contribute to the continuation of the investigation. The pain for Olenivka continues. We insist on investigation and fair punishment of the guilty!' - emphasized Lubinets.

Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets published an internal UN analysis indicating that Russia is guilty of the terrorist attack that occurred in the correctional colony near Olenivka. International organizations were ready to conduct an investigation, but due to lack of safety guarantees for the staff, the process was complicated. UN experts also published materials confirming Russia's guilt in this tragedy and called for further actions to punish the guilty.