(Kyiv) A “mass grave” was discovered in Izium, a city recaptured from the Russians a few days ago as part of the Ukrainian counter-offensive in the Kharkiv region (east), Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday evening .
Posted at 5:12 p.m.
“We want the world to know what the Russian occupation has caused,” he said, without giving details of the number of people buried or the causes of their deaths. The investigation has started, “we must have more verified and clear information tomorrow”, added Mr. Zelensky in his daily video address.
Regional police official Sergiy Botvinov told Sky News that a burial site with around 440 graves had been discovered in Izium.
Some of the deceased were shot dead, others died in shelling, he added.
For his part, Mr. Zelensky compared Izium to the towns of Bucha and Mariupol which had become symbols of the atrocities of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
“Russia leaves death behind everywhere. And she must respond. The world really needs to hold Russia accountable for this war. We will do everything for that,” he said.