Kiev ∙ Deeply concerned about the intensification of attacks by Russia in populated areas of Ukraine. During the week, many cities in the country were subject to constant bombing. Attacks are feared to increase casualties as locals have returned to cities recaptured by Russian forces. The British Defense Ministry has also warned that there is a possibility that Russia will intensify its attacks on settlements after having to withdraw from the north-eastern regions.
Last day, 5 people were killed in the Russian attack in the Donetsk region. Several large buildings, gas pipelines and power lines were destroyed in Nikopol. Some people were injured in an attack on a hospital in the city of Mykalev.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi said there was much evidence of mass atrocity by the Russian military. The bodies of 17 Ukrainian soldiers were found buried in the town of Issyam.
Zelensky also said that at least 10 torture centers were found in Kosacha Lopan, near the Russian border in the Kharkiv region. Last week, around 400 civilians were found hiding here. Russia did not respond to the news of the discovery of the graves.
US President Joe Biden has urged Russia not to use nuclear and chemical weapons. Biden made the comments following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s indication that the war may be out of the ordinary.
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