Zelenska cited examples of violent crimes committed by the Russian military against Ukrainians

First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska spoke at the United for Justice conference held in Lviv. She told how many criminal cases were officially registered on the facts of rape of citizens of Ukraine by Russian soldiers.

This was reported on the website of the Office of the President of Ukraine.

Zelenska cited examples of violent crimes committed by the Russian military against Ukrainians.

«In Kherson region, a Russian soldier repeatedly raped a 62-year-old woman by threatening to use weapons. Psychologists are working with her now. In Kyiv region, the invaders raped a girl and her mother, beat the father and forced him to watch. They are now also provided with psychological support. Another family in Kyiv region – mother, daughter and granddaughter – suffered violence from the occupiers for two weeks. Now, they are constantly provided with psychological support. These are just some of the cases of sexual violence committed by the Russian invaders that are being investigated by the Prosecutor General’s Office. And in total, the PGO has currently recorded 171 such facts. Not only women behind this figure. Among the victims are 39 men and 13 minors, including a boy», – the First Lady said.

Zelenska held a separate meeting with Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict Pramila Patten. The President’s wife thanked her for her active position.