I watched the video; they seem to have the same sense there as they do on Twitter.
I don't actually think the BBC is suggesting the soldiers should be executed out of hand, but I think it weakens the story---I don't need the interpretation, thanks.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbnLkc6r3yc
I'm not sure whether it's the medium (Twitter), or the lack of editing that makes them jar in the thread.