**Ukrainian Police Identify Russian Soldier Who Killed Woman in Bucha**
The National Police of Ukraine have identified the man responsible for killing a woman from Bucha, whose photo became a symbol of Russian atrocities. The woman, Iryna Filkina, was shot and killed on March 5, 2022.
**Mass Killings and Torture in Bucha**
After Russian forces left Bucha on March 31, 2022, police found evidence of torture and mass killings. Many bodies were discovered in mass graves or lying in streets with their hands bound and shot at close range. Sexual violence was also reported as a weapon of war.
**Artyom Tareyev Identified as Killer**
The suspect identified by Ukrainian authorities is Artyom Tareyev, commander of the 234th Assault Regiment of Russia’s 76th Airborne Division. On March 5, 2022, Tareyev ordered his troops to shoot at all civilians who appeared near a specific intersection in Bucha.
**13 Civilians Killed by Tareyev’s Order**
As a result of Tareyev’s order, 13 civilians were killed, including Iryna Filkina. She was shot with 15 bullets from automatic weapons and a BMD-2 armored vehicle while cycling. A photo of her hand with a red manicure went viral.
**Systematic Approach to Killings**
German intelligence intercepts suggest that these killings were part of a systematic approach rather than isolated incidents. Human Rights Watch documented physical evidence of the atrocities, noting that “nearly every corner in Bucha is now a crime scene.” The International Criminal Court has opened investigations into the war crimes committed in Bucha.
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