No longer able to defer burial, Ukrainian investigators are photographing unclaimed and unidentified bodies, taking DNA samples and assigning them numbers, hoping that one day their families will claim them.
Tag: Civilian Casualties
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War Brings Ukraine’s Women New Roles and New Dangers
Women have become an all-important force in the fight. But even as they mobilize, they are increasingly bearing the worst of the conflict.
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Austin Orders Overhaul to Better Protect Civilians During U.S. Combat Operations
A Pentagon plan envisions broad changes to military doctrine, planning and training aimed at mitigating the risk of harm to noncombatants.
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Defiant Under Russian Strikes, Ukrainians Celebrate a Nation ‘Reborn’
At least 22 people were killed in a missile strike on a rail station in eastern Ukraine, officials said. Celebrating the country’s Independence Day, Ukrainian leaders urged resolve.
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The Costs and Casualties Six Months After Russia Invaded Ukraine
Six months after Russia invaded Ukraine, the human and financial costs are incalculable. But the figures that have emerged paint a bleak picture.