Bodies of civilians killed during occupation still being found in Kyiv Oblast

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO — THURSDAY, 20 OCTOBER 2022, 21:13 

A body of another civilian, who was killed in spring during the Russian occupation, was found in Kyiv Oblast. 

Source: Andrii Niebytov, Head of the National Police in Kyiv Oblast, on Telegram

Quote: "A body of another civilian killed during the occupation was found near Mykahilivka-Rubezhivka [village]. This was the site of the most intense combat actions conducted by the aggressor.

The police found that the killed person was wearing grey trousers, a grey T-shirt, and a purple sweater. We have found a pair of trainers (size 47) nearby. The remains were sent for forensic examination."

Details: Niebytov reported that the police were in the process of identifying the body. 

As of 20 October, the police have recovered a total of 1,365 bodies of civilians killed during the occupation. 

Background:

• In early April, Ukrainian defenders liberated Kyiv Oblast from the Russian occupiers. Thereafter, evidence of numerous atrocities committed by the Russians began to be revealed.
• Bodies of civilians tortured by the Russians were discovered in all settlements of Kyiv Oblast that were temporarily occupied by the invaders. 

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