Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Ukraine Identifies Russian Commander in Bucha Killings
Ukraine has accused a Russian commander, Yurii Kim, of ordering the killing of civilians in Bucha.
Many people were found dead, some in mass graves, after Russian forces left the town.
Ukraine is working to find out who else is responsible and bring them to justice.
Ukraine issues notice of suspicion against a Russian commander for Bucha killings
Over 450 bodies found in mass graves, hundreds more killed in Bucha area
Commander named as Yurii Vladimirovich Kim, platoon leader in Russian 76th Air Assault Division
Kim suspected of ordering killings and ill-treatment of civilians, concealing evidence
Ukrainian police vows to pursue higher command involvement
- Who
- Russian commander Yurii Vladimirovich Kim and his forces
- What
- Suspected of ordering and concealing civilian killings in Bucha
- When
- During the Russian occupation of Bucha in early 2022
- Where
- Bucha, Ukraine
- Why
- To target perceived supporters of Ukrainian forces
Ukrainian Prosecutors
Russian Government
Bucha Killings
Ukrainian Prosecutors
Accuses Yurii Kim of ordering civilian killings and concealing evidence
Russian Government
Denies involvement, calls Bucha events a 'set-up'
- Number of bodies found
- Over 450 in mass graves, hundreds more killed
- Russian unit involved
- 76th Air Assault Division
- Ukrainian action
- Issued notice of suspicion against Kim
- Russian response
- Denied involvement, called Bucha events a 'set-up'