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A Ukrainian soldier named Serhiy, returning from Russian captivity, has reportedly been found mutilated with swastikas carved into his forehead, as disclosed by Dr. Olexandr Turkevich, who is treating him.

The soldier, blindfolded during the ordeal, claimed Russian soldiers threatened to dismember him, citing accusations of fascism.

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[–] Nyarlathotep@lemmy.world 11 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Maybe don't wage war in Gaza then? It is not truly needed, there are ways to combat terrorism without leveling a city. And let's not forget Netanyahu funded Hamas because they benefit of the war.

[–] lysol@lemmy.world 7 points 11 months ago (2 children)

This is not the point. The point is that comparing civilian casualties between a war in Gaza and a war in Ukraine is an apples and pears comparison.

[–] Zagorath@aussie.zone 0 points 11 months ago

You know, apples and pears are both very closely related fruits that serve very similar culinary functions. Comparing the two is a perfectly valid thing to do.

[–] chitak166@lemmy.world -4 points 11 months ago (1 children)

So you think Israel is justified in killing more civilians in 2 months than Russia has killed in 2 years?

[–] lysol@lemmy.world 7 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

This thread is about Russia. I was not the one bringing Israel up.

But no, I don't think that is a good thing. But it has nothing to do with Israel being "more evil" than Russia. Russia cares zero about civilians and would have killed at least as many had Ukraine been a mostly urban warzone with Russian air superiority. But Ukraine isn't, so therefore less civilian deaths.

[–] nicetriangle@kbin.social 3 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

Out of curiosity, what would have been your recommended response to the 7 October attack? I'm not saying Israel is handling this the right way whatsoever, but I see a lot of people make statements like yours without any specifics.