Ukraine has exhumed more than 400 bodies at a mass burial site in the reclaimed city of Izyum. The bodies are those of soldiers, civilians and children, with some showing signs of torture.

Russian forces have invaded Ukraine from land, air and sea with strikes causing widespread damage. Global leaders have condemned the move and imposed sanctions.

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Ukraine: Hundreds of bodies exhumed at mass burial site

The stench is said to have been overwhelming workers in Hazmat gear, digging their way through a mass burial site outside the city of Izu southeast of Harkey. A region until recently held by Russian forces, They found a body after body, laying each of them are they clean white bags and sealing them tightly? The count so far is more than 400 Graves with a mix of soldiers, civilians and children. Some of the Dead apparently killed in an air strike others by appearance tortured. One body has the markings of a rope around the neck its arms broken another has its hands tied behind its back another with its ears severed. Each of these will be investigated said the District Governor calling it. A genocide of the Ukrainian people are Ukrainian war crimes, prosecutor also on-site. Today said forensic, experts will determine the facts of what happened and how they were killed. But Ukrainian President Vladimir zelensky is already demanding accountability from Vladimir Putin Russia. He said is leaving Death behind it everywhere and must be held responsible. In a statement Canada's foreign affairs minister Melanie's Jolie called it. Horrifying the White House called it repugnant US Secretary of State, Anthony blinken said this site and others are being studied closely were all working to fill the evidence and document the atrocities that have been committed and in many instances, be going out to work rhyme, with more bodies yet to be uncovered, the sobering work continues as Wooden Crosses, stretch into the distance. Call Hunter CBC News Washington.

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