February 20, 2026
Russian Gen. Demurchiev detailed the torture and execution of Ukrainian POWs in his personal correspondence, Schemes and Systema report
The investigative projects Schemes and Systema published an investigation based on the archived personal correspondence of Russian military officer Roman Demurchiev
TL;DR
- Archived personal correspondence of Russian military officer Roman Demurchiev reveals detailed descriptions and evidence of war crimes.
- Messages describe the shooting of prisoners, their 'disposal,' and include photos and videos of brutal treatment.
- Demurchiev reported an incident where former convicts used entrenching shovels to kill surrendered Ukrainian soldiers, receiving praise and a suggestion for an award from his superior, Oleg Mityaev.
- Demurchiev sent his wife a photo of severed human ears, humorously discussing it as a 'gift'.
- Correspondence suggests Demurchiev handed over Ukrainian prisoners to a military counterintelligence officer referred to as 'The Greek' for torture.
- A identified Ukrainian prisoner confirmed he was beaten and subjected to electric torture while in Russian captivity.
- Demurchiev expressed skepticism and criticism towards Chechen units involved in capturing Ukrainian soldiers, referring to them with a derogatory prison slang term.
- Despite his criticism, Demurchiev later received the Akhmat Kadyrov Order from Ramzan Kadyrov and advised a subordinate not to antagonize Chechens.
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