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Miriam Burrell

Ukrainian police investigate 26,000 war crimes, expect ‘thousands’ more

A Russian rocket attack in the Donetsk region, eastern Ukraine

(Picture: AP)

Ukraine police are investigating 26,000 war crimes by Russian soldiers, and thousands more are expected to be uncovered.

Gathering evidence to prosecute Russian forces has become “one of the biggest burdens” for national police, security service officers and prosecutors, who often work under fire or with the threat of airstrikes.

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