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15 mins ago
Ukraine accuses Russia of forcibly deporting more than 2,000 children
By Irene Nasser, Teele Rebane
Russian forces forcibly deported 2,389 children from Ukraine's Donetsk and Luhansk region, Ukraine's Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Monday.
"Such actions are a flagrant violation of international law, in particular international humanitarian law," the statement said.
"Let the children not die": a nurse's plea for orphaned children transferred to Kyiv
The Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday that 16,434 people, including 2,389 children, had been evacuated a day earlier.
Evacuations took place in several places, including the Russian-backed Donetsk People's Republic and Luhansk People's Republic, according to the ministry, with people leaving of their own volition.
This Tuesday, UNICEF commented on these latest reports and expressed concern, although it noted that it has not been able to independently verify them.
"Wartime child abduction is one of the six grave violations against children in conflict and is prohibited under international humanitarian law," said James Elder, UNICEF spokesman.
19 mins ago
"Be smart and leave the city if you can," asks Ukrainian mayor
By Andrew Carey, Yulia Kesaieva
As Ukrainian forces have been celebrating what they say is the recapture of a town west of Kyiv, the mayor of a town east of the capital is asking residents to leave.
"There is no urgent need to be in the city at the moment. The fighting is already raging in the region. I appeal to the population: be smart and leave the city if you can," Boryspil Mayor Volodymyr Borysenko said. in a video posted on Facebook.
Borysenko said authorities would assist in the evacuation of those without their own vehicles, adding that there were almost daily moves to western Ukraine, where Russian attacks have been much smaller in number.
"Let the children not die": a nurse's plea for orphaned children transferred to Kyiv
"As practice shows, in cities where fighting is taking place, the fewer civilians there are in the city, the easier it is for the [Ukrainian] armed forces to act," the mayor said.
According to the United Nations, at least 10 million people have fled their homes following the Russian invasion, which began almost four weeks ago.
That figure represents almost a quarter of the country's population, which the World Bank estimated at 44 million people in 2020.
Of those who have left their homes, the majority —6.48 million as of March 16, according to figures provided by the International Organization for Migration this Friday— have been internally displaced.
21 mins ago
Ukrainian forces say they have regained control of Makariv, west of Kyiv
A residential building destroyed by Russian bombardment is seen in Makariv, Ukraine, on March 16.
(Photo: Mohammad Javad Abjoushak/SOPA Images/LightRocket/Getty Images/FILE)
After days of fighting, Ukrainian forces have regained control of Makariv, a town 30 miles west of Kyiv, the Ukrainian Armed Forces said in a Facebook post on Tuesday.
The "Ukrainian state flag was raised over the city of Makariv" as the Russians withdrew, the post said.
CNN was unable to confirm the Ukrainian forces' claim.
On video, Russia's version of the attack on the shopping center in Kyiv (Ukraine denies it)
Makariv had suffered significant damage due to continued Russian airstrikes.
CNN verified the authenticity of photos posted on social media on March 12 showing major damage to apartment complexes, schools and a medical center.
The Russian Defense Ministry has repeatedly claimed that it is not targeting civilians.
22 mins ago
Russian opposition leader Navalny found guilty of fraud: state media
By CNN
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, left, looks at a screen via video link during the verdict in his trial for embezzlement and contempt of court at the IK-2 prison colony in the city of Pokrov, Russia, on March 22.
(Photo: AFP/Getty Images)
Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny has been found guilty of fraud, according to the state-run Tass news agency.
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