KRAMATORSK, Ukraine – Ukraine said Sunday it had found more than 1,200 bodies in the Kyiv region, the scene of atrocities allegedly committed during the Russian occupation last month, as residents in the country’s east braced — or fled — ahead of an expected massive offensive. Heavy bombardments hammered Ukraine through the weekend, adding to mounting casualties six weeks into Russia’s invasion of its neighbour. “The Russian army continues to wage war on civilians due to a lack of victories at the front,” Sinegoubov said on Telegram. Residents in the east have been fleeing in their thousands as Ukraine prepares for “important battles” against Moscow’s forces, Zelensky said. ‘New normal’As Russian forces regroup in the east and south of Ukraine, local officials are urging residents to flee before it is too late.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer April 11, 2022 09:31 UTC