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The video that exposed a war crime: 53 Ukrainian orphans put on a plane to Russia
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jason Bellini , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· August 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details about the investigation and the suspects are available, including information about previous arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court. Four officials are now suspects in a war crime investigation.
Four officials are now suspects in a war crime investigation. They are accused of forcibly deporting young children. The children, all under the age of five, were put on a plane.
The operation was recorded, creating a trail of evidence. This evidence is being used to pursue warrants and sanctions.
Further details about the investigation and the suspects are available, including information about previous arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 21, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
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