Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says mass grave discovered in Izium after Russian troop withdrawal

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky He said that after the withdrawal of Russia from this area last week, a mass grave has been discovered in the city of Izym in the northern region of Ukraine.

The discovery points to alleged atrocities committed by Russian troops in other areas of Ukraine, such as Bucha, a suburb of Kyiv, where Reports of violence and civilian casualties Launched an international investigation into Russia’s actions.

“A mass burial site has been found in Azim. The necessary procedures have already begun there,” Zielinski said in his address Thursday night.

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Zelenskyy said he expected to receive additional information on the site of the mass grave on Friday Ukrainian and international journalist Only recently will it be allowed to move into the protected city.

“We want the world to know what is really going on and what has happened because of the Russian occupation,” he continued. “Bocha, Mariupol, now, unfortunately, Ezem.

“Russia unleashes death everywhere. And it must be held accountable for that,” he continued. “The world must hold Russia to account for this war. We will do everything for that.”

The International Criminal Court, several allied countries and Kyiv have started. Thousands of investigations Alleged atrocities and human rights violations, including torture of civilians and Ukrainian soldiers, with civilian casualties.

A Ukrainian soldier rests on the steps of the city hall in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022. Ukrainian troops forced Russian forces to retreat on Tuesday, pushing deeper into occupied territory and sending more Kremlin troops fleeing. Ahead of the retaliatory action that has dealt a major blow to Moscow’s military prestige.
(AP Photo/Konstantin Labrov)

Ukraine-Russia war: Zelensky frees Azium, officials deny signs of violence

While visiting Izium for a flag ceremony earlier this week, Zelenskyy warned that there were already signs of substantial human rights abuses in the city, which Russian forces have held for six months. was occupied

Ukraine has made significant military progress since its inception. A big counter attack Earlier this month, Russian forces retook most of Kharkiv.

A Ukrainian soldier carries a Russian flag during a demonstration in Izium, Kharkiv region, Ukraine, Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022. Ukrainian troops piled the pressure on retreating Russian forces on Tuesday, pushing deep into occupied territory and dispatching more Kremlin troops before fleeing. The retaliation dealt a major blow to Moscow’s military prestige.
(AP Photo/Konstantin Labrov)

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More than 400 cities and towns have been liberated over the past week, Zelenksi said. Russian occupation.

Ukraine’s president has said his forces will not stop until all Russian troops leave Ukraine – including Crimea, which Russia has occupied since 2014.