Two Russian soldiers, a colonel and his subordinate, have been convicted in absentia for their involvement in the rape of a Ukrainian woman during the occupation of the Kharkiv Oblast in April 2022. The soldiers were known by their aliases, Vovk and Maloi. Prosecutors detailed that they had visited residences in the area under the guise of conducting 'inspections' but used this as an opportunity to intimidate and threaten local residents. In a specific incident, the colonel is reported to have forced the woman's father to call her out of the shelter where the family had taken refuge. During this encounter, it was found that the woman, along with her elderly parents, husband, and children, were hiding in a basement to escape the ongoing violence in their neighborhood. Ultimately, this act of aggression escalated into the brutal crime of rape. The conviction of these soldiers is significant as it demonstrates efforts by Ukrainian authorities to seek justice against war crimes committed during the Russian invasion. It highlights the ongoing human rights violations faced by civilians in conflict zones and establishes a precedent for future prosecutions regarding similar atrocities. The case has drawn attention to the broader implications of the war, including the importance of holding aggressors accountable for their actions against civilians.