More than 2,000 civilians killed in Ukraine
Jago News Desk Published: 2 March 2022, 07:18 PM
A civilian trains to throw Molotov cocktails to defend the city, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues, in Zhytomyr, Ukraine March 1, 2022. Photo: Reuters
In the last few minutes, the Ukrainian authorities have said more than 2,000 civilians have been killed so far in Russia's invasion, which began nearly a week ago.
Ten rescuers had also been killed, the Emergencies Service said.
Rescuers have put out more than 400 fires which broke out after Russian shelling across the country and defused 416 explosives.
"During the seven days of war, Russia has destroyed hundreds of transport hubs, residential buildings, hospitals and kindergartens," it said.
Source: BBC
