Russian troops have filled children's toys with explosives in a "barbaric" effort to kill civilians, a surgeon has claimed.
Oleksandr Yatsyna, who is treated the wounded in Kyiv, believes the sickening tactic is being done to break the resistance of the Ukrainian population.
He told the Times : "First we had the catastrophic injuries from the bombs, then the shooting, next the mines scattered along the roads but worst of all are the stuffed toys filled with explosives.
"They are targeting families. Be in no doubt, the Russians are determined to kill our civilians and children too."
It is the latest in a litany of war crime allegations made against Vladimir Putin's forces, with allegations of murder, torture, rape and targeting of civilians being investigated.
Dr Yatsyna said Russia wants to "terrify us with their barbarity", and said the stories he has heard from victims "will haunt me forever".
Yesterday Russia was responsible for yet another bloodbath targeting families attempting to flee the war when it bombed a station in Kramatorsk.
It later emerged that a missile used in the merciless attack had the words "for children" written in Russian on the side.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said the attack - which killed more than 50, including at least 10 children - demonstrated "evil beyond limits" by Russian invaders.
Mr Zelensky said: "The inhuman Russians are not changing their methods.
"Without the strength or courage to stand up to us on the battlefield, they are cynically destroying the civilian population.
"This is an evil without limits. And if it is not punished, then it will never stop."
This evening it was announced that Britain is to send 120 armoured vehicles and new anti-ship missile systems to support Ukraine.
It follows talks between Boris Johnson and Mr Zelensky in Kyiv.
The Prime Minister said he made his unannounced visit to the Ukrainian capital as "a show of our unwavering support for the people of Ukraine".
As well as the armoured vehicles, in a significant stepping-up of UK military support, Mr Johnson said Britain would also be sending new anti-ship missile systems.
It comes the day after he announced a further £100 million worth of UK military assistance, including anti-tank and anti-aircraft weaponry and so-called "suicide drones", which loiter over the battlefield before attacking their target.
Following his meeting with the Ukrainian leader, Mr Johnson said in a statement: "Ukraine has defied the odds and pushed back Russian forces from the gates of Kyiv, achieving the greatest feat of arms of the 21st century.
"It is because of President Zelensky's resolute leadership and the invincible heroism and courage of the Ukrainian people that Putin's monstrous aims are being thwarted.
"I made clear today that the United Kingdom stands unwaveringly with them in this ongoing fight, and we are in it for the long run.
"We are stepping up our own military and economic support and convening a global alliance to bring this tragedy to an end, and ensure Ukraine survives and thrives as a free and sovereign nation."
