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Russian Envoy Alleges 130 People Shot in Selidovo by Ukrainian Forces

Russian officials say military investigators are documenting alleged abuses in the town following its 2024 capture.

Overview

  • RIA Novosti quoted special envoy Rodion Miroshnik as saying Ukrainian troops shot 130 people in Selidovo.
  • Miroshnik said many residents fled frontline areas, and authorities are working to establish the number of survivors.
  • Russian reporting states the Investigative Committee’s military units are documenting and investigating alleged crimes by Ukrainian servicemen and foreign fighters in the newly incorporated regions.
  • The DNR human-rights commissioner reported in July 2025 that more than 100 bodies with signs of violent death, including beatings, torture and sexual violence, were found in Selidovo.
  • Selidovo is about 40 kilometers northwest of Donetsk, and Russia’s Defense Ministry said it was captured on October 29, 2024.