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Civilians hunted by Russian forces in Ukraine's fortress belt
Original: ‘I was scared I’d be burnt alive’: In Ukraine’s fortress belt where Russians hunt civilians
Civilians in Ukraine's eastern fortress belt describe being targeted by Russian forces while trying to survive along the front line. One resident recounted fearing she would be burnt alive as attacks on villages near Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka continue. The accounts highlight the growing dangers to non-combatants as Russia presses its advance through the strategically important chain of towns.
Why now: Ongoing Russian advances toward Ukraine's eastern fortress belt are putting civilians directly in the line of fire, drawing fresh attention to their plight.
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- ‘I was scared I’d be burnt alive’: In Ukraine’s fortress belt where Russians hunt civilians · thetimes.com
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