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Ukraine continues to exhume bodies from Izium

An exhumed body is lying next to its grave as it awaits an investigator to take note of, in Izium's sandy pine forest dotted with graves in eastern Ukraine on Wednesday, Sept 21, 2022. Ukraine's forensic experts continue to exhume the bodies of Izium residents on the 6th day of exhumation. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)

Last week, 450 graves were discovered in forests outside Izium after the Ukrainian city was recaptured from the Russians. Ukrainian officials claim that 99 per cent of the exhumed bodies show signs of violent death. The Kremlin has denied the allegations as "lies", while the EU presidency has called for creating an international war crimes tribunal.

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An exhumed body is lying next to its grave as it awaits an investigator to take note of, in Izium's sandy pine forest dotted with graves in eastern Ukraine on Wednesday, Sept 21, 2022. Ukraine's forensic experts continue to exhume the bodies of Izium residents on the 6th day of exhumation. (VX Photo/ Vudi Xhymshiti)<br />
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Last week, 450 graves were discovered in forests outside Izium after the Ukrainian city was recaptured from the Russians. Ukrainian officials claim that 99 per cent of the exhumed bodies show signs of violent death. The Kremlin has denied the allegations as "lies", while the EU presidency has called for creating an international war crimes tribunal.