War crimes suspect in Ukraine conflict extradited to Austria
Alleged of war crimes
31 May, 12:57The 25-year-old man allegedly carried out the killings last year against mostly ethnic Russian separatists supported by Russia in the Ukraine conflict. More than 10,000 people have died since the hostilities flared more than three years ago.
The suspect denies the accusations. He is being identified only as Benjamin F. in keeping with Austrian confidentiality rules.
State prosecution spokesman Erich Habitzl said Tuesday that man is being held in a police cell while authorities decide whether he should be detained for longer under investigative custody. He was handed over by Polish officials on Monday.
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