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American fighters seek to help civilians across Ukraine
Russian forces have breached a besieged steel plant in the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol, leading President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to ask the United Nations for help in rescuing the remaining civilians trapped inside. Mariupol has been shelled relentlessly for over two months, but there is still a final pocket of resistance. Inside the Azovstal steel mill, …
Mayor: More than 10,000 civilians dead in Ukraine port city
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Corpses are now “carpeted through the streets” of Mariupol after Russian troops killed more than 10,000 civilians over the past six weeks in their unsuccessful fight to capture the strategic southern port, the mayor said, while Western powers warned Tuesday of an ongoing buildup for a suspected Russian assault in Ukraine’s …
Mayor: More than 10,000 civilians dead in Ukraine port city
KYIV, Ukraine — Six weeks of brutal Russian siege have left more than 10,000 civilians dead in the southern port city of Mariupol and corpses “carpeted through the streets,” the mayor of that cut-off city said, as the West warned that a Russian convoy and other troops and weapons were on the move for a …
Killings of Ukrainian civilians could bring more sanctions – Boston 25 News
KYIV, Ukraine — (AP) — Western governments were preparing Wednesday to impose tougher sanctions against Russia, as Ukraine documents and investigates widespread killings of civilians and other alleged war crimes. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy kept up demands for war-crimes trials for Russian troops and their leaders while warning they were regrouping for fresh assaults on …
Killing of Ukrainian civilians could bring new sanctions – WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio
BUCHA, Ukraine — (AP) — Police and other investigators walked the silent streets of ruined towns around Ukraine’s capital, documenting widespread killings of unarmed civilians and other alleged war crimes by Russian forces that could draw tough new Western sanctions as soon as Wednesday. While Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy kept up demands for war-crimes trials …
Two young children among eight civilians dead after shelling west of Kyiv
Eight civilians were killed in the midst of an evacuation in Irpin — a district west of Kyiv that saw intense shelling on Sunday — the mayor of Irpin Oleksandr Markushyn said in a statement on Telegram. Markushyn said Russians opened fire during an evacuation across a bridge. “A family died,” he said, “in front …
Police Officer Among 6 Dead; Suspects Found Dead In Kosher Grocery Store With 3 Civilians – CBS New York
JERSEY CITY (CBSNewYork) – A police officer was among six killed in a lengthy gun battle in Jersey City Tuesday. Watch continuing coverage on CBSN New York The two suspects were also killed, along with three civilians. Their bodies were found in a kosher grocery store at Bayview Avenue and Martin Luther King Boulevard after …
Sudan military and civilians sign deal to end deadly turmoil
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionThe deal was signed after all-night talks between the military and opposition leaders Sudan’s ruling military council and opposition leaders have signed a power-sharing accord after all-night talks. It is a “historic moment” for the country, the deputy head of Sudan’s ruling military council, Mohamed Hamdan “Hemeti” …
Military drone crashes raise fears for civilians | World news
Two military drones are crashing every month on average, according to research that raises questions about the safety of the technology, both in conflict zones and civilian environments. Accidents Will Happen, a report published by the campaign group Drone Wars UK, reveals that there have been more than 250 crashes involving the large unmanned aircraft …
