Severity 5 — Catastrophic⚖️ rights15 September 2022
Izium Mass Graves — 447 Bodies, Signs of Torture and Mutilation
After Ukrainian forces recaptured Izium in September 2022, investigators found mass burial sites containing 447 bodies — 414 civilians (215 women, 194 men, 5 children) and 22 servicemen. Most showed signs of violent death; at least 30 bore clear signs of torture and summary execution, including ropes around their necks, bound hands, broken limbs, and genital mutilation.
U
Vladimir Putin — United Russia
In power 2022–present
Source
CNN — Signs of Torture, Mutilation on Bodies at Izium Mass Burial Site🌍 See this event in context
This event is one entry in Russia's accountability record. Open the interactive map to see the full timeline, polling data, and every documented event.
🌍 View on the map