1,187 civilians killed by Russian military in Kyiv region

As of April 29, 1,187 bodies of civilians killed by the Russian military were found in Kyiv region.

"To date, 1,187 our compatriots, civilians, died at the hands of the Russian army [in Kyiv region]," Kyiv Police Chief Andriy Nebytov said during the nationwide telethon, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.

Only on April 28, 26 bodies were found in Kyiv region. The works to clear away the rubble and search for the bodies are underway. More than 200 people are still considered missing.

As reported, Irpin, Bucha, Hostomel and the entire Kyiv region were liberated from Russian invaders in early April. Mass killings of Ukrainian civilians by Russians have been recorded in liberated towns and villages.

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