Civilians flee front-line villages as Russia pushes deeper into Ukraine
Firefighters put out the fire a railway station after Russians hit in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, Ukraine, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024. A woman was wounded and a railway station, shops and residential houses were badly damaged amid heavy bombing.
Ukrainian American pastor Alex Zaytsev helped his parishioners evacuate from the strategic town of Avdiivka before it fell to Russian forces last month. They sought safety 40 miles east in Pokrovsk, but he says their new home is no longer safe. And, a United Nations team this week said it found convincing evidence that some hostages taken into Gaza on Oct. 7 were subjected to sexual violence, as well as hostages in captivity. Israelis are preparing for the worst, including the possibility that some of the female hostages may be pregnant. Also, Noah’s Ark Children’s Ministry Uganda was founded by a Dutch missionary couple 20 years ago. Reporter Halima Gikandi’s yearlong investigation into children’s homes in Uganda found several allegations of abuse and misconduct going back a decade. Plus, Colin Firth’s shirt is sold at auction.
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