Oleg Ivashchenko

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Oleg Ivaщенko is described in the coverage as the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense. He is accused, alongside Ukrainian military commander Robert Brovdi, of being involved in a drone attack on a bus carrying children from Belarus on June 17th. The attack resulted in civilian casualties and was reportedly ordered with the purpose of targeting civilian transport within Russian territory. Ivaщенko is alleged to have provided target designation and issued illegal orders for the assault.

Recent coverage

• Russia Names UN Security Council Individuals Linked to Attack on Bus Carrying Children by Ukrainian Forces — Вести
• The Investigative Committee of Russia named those involved in the attack on a bus with children in the Bryansk region — Коммерсантъ
• Commander of Ukrainian Drone Forces Linked to Bus Attack with Children — Вечерняя Москва
• Prosecutors name suspects in bus attack with children in Bryansk region — Ведомости
• Suspects identified in attack on passenger bus in Bryansk region — Вести