Vitalii Hodniuk
Vitalii Hodniuk, a veteran Ukrainian soldier with the callsign 'Penguin', was killed in January 2024 while attempting to surrender during a Russian assault. Known for his experience in defending Ukraine against Russian-backed forces from 2015 to 2020, Hodniuk's death has become a focal point in the prosecution of war crimes in Ukraine, with his alleged execution by Russian soldier Dmitriy Kurashov marking a significant legal milestone in the ongoing conflict.
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United Kingdom:
Vitalii Hodniuk was a Ukrainian soldier who was killed by Dmitry Kurashov after surrendering.
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United Kingdom:
Vitalii Hodniuk was a veteran Ukrainian soldier who had surrendered before being killed.
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Vitalii Hodniuk was a Ukrainian soldier who was allegedly executed by Dmitri Kurashov while trying to surrender.
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United Kingdom:
Vitalii Hodniuk, a veteran Ukrainian soldier with the callsign 'Penguin', was killed on the frontline.
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