The bodies of 132 civilians were found shot dead in a new suspected ‘war crime site’ in Ukraine , according to reports.
The mayor of Makariv in Kyiv Oblast said the bodies were found with bullet wounds.
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About 40% the town has reportedly been destroyed after Ukrainian troops recaptured it on March 22.
The reports come as Russian soldiers continue to be accused of carrying out war crimes.
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More than 20 people from villages and towns close to Kyiv spoke to Amnesty, several of whom had witnessed or had direct knowledge of horrifying violence committed by Russian forces.
They repeatedly told of deliberate killings, unlawful violence, and widespread intimidation by Russian forces against unarmed civilians across the Kyiv region.
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Secretary General of Amnesty International Agnès Callamard said: “In recent weeks, we have gathered evidence that Russian forces have committed extrajudicial executions and other unlawful killings, which must be investigated as likely war crimes . 
“Testimonies shows that unarmed civilians in Ukraine are being killed in their homes and streets in acts of unspeakable cruelty and shocking brutality.
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“The intentional killing of civilians is a human rights violation and a war crime. These deaths must be thoroughly investigated, and those responsible must be prosecuted, including up the chain of command.”
To date, Amnesty International has obtained evidence that civilians were killed in indiscriminate attacks in Kharkiv and Sumy Oblast, documented an airstrike that killed civilians queueing for food in Chernihiv, and gathered evidence from civilians living under siege in Kharkiv, Izium and Mariupol.
The Kremlin has repeatedly rejected accusations it has committed war crimes and has called allegations that its forces executed civilians in Bucha a “monstrous forgery”.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Saturday Russian forces appeared to have committed war crimes by targeting civilians in Ukraine, but she said lawyers must investigate the alleged incidents.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said the perpetrators of civilian killings in Bucha were guilty of war crimes and must be held accountable.
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