Izium

mass grave with crosses

Investigators look for answers after Russian forces buried more than 400 bodies in a mass grave in Ukraine

November 21, 2022
Ukraine

A forest in the city of Izium in northeast Ukraine is home to one of the largest mass graves discovered since the Russian invasion.

Investigators look for answers after Russian forces buried more than 400 bodies in a mass grave in Ukraine
Residents of Izium take a break next to some shattered stores. Most of the residents left but some elderly stayed behind.

Izium was liberated in September. The hard work of returning back to normal has only begun.

November 15, 2022
Ukraine
Izium was liberated in September. The hard work of returning back to normal has only begun.

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