Russia accuses Ukraine of preparing “montages” of civilians killed in Bucha

The Russian Ministry of Defense accused the Ukrainian authorities on Tuesday of preparing “montages” of civilians killed by Moscow forces in several cities after the international shock over the discovery of bodies in the town of Bucha.

The Ukrainian authorities and their Western allies accused the Russian army of having massacred Russians in this municipality near kyiv, but the ministry denied all responsibility and evoked alleged assemblies in different places.

“Members of the 72nd Ukrainian psychological operations center recorded, on the afternoon of April 4, a new filmed montage of civilians allegedly killed by violent actions of the Russian army in the village of Moshchun, 23 km northwest of kyiv,” the spokesman stated. of the ministry, Igor Konashenkov.

Sergei Rudskoi, a senior representative of the General Staff, Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov, and Mikhail Mizintsev, head of Russia’s National Defense Control Center, hold a briefing on Russian military action in Ukraine. (NATALIA KOLESNIKOVA / AFP). (NATALIA KOLESNIKOVA/)

“Similar events are being organized by the Ukrainian special services in Sumy (northeast), Konotop (northeast) and other locations,” he added.

These accusations come amid a wave of international outrage following the discovery of numerous bodies in Bucha following the withdrawal of Russian forces. The town of Moshchun is located near Bucha.

Russia He “categorically” denied any massacre, questioned the reliability of the images taken in that municipality and denounced a “disinformation” campaign.

On Tuesday, the Kremlin once again called the accusations against Russia related to Bucha and questioned the possibility of an “impartial” investigation.

Bucha’s footage is “a well-orchestrated montage,” “a monstrous fake,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov said. Moscow will “strongly” defend its own version of it, he added.

Source: Elcomercio