Civilians flee eastern Ukraine after deadly railway station attack
The Hindu
Six weeks into Russia's invasion, Moscow has shifted its focus to eastern and southern Ukraine after not being able to swiftly capture Kyiv
Evacuations resumed on Saturday from the town in eastern Ukraine where a missile strike killed 52 people at a railway station as civilians fled a feared Russian offensive.
Six weeks into Russia's invasion, Moscow has shifted its focus to eastern and southern Ukraine after stiff resistance ended plans to swiftly capture Kyiv.
Civilians trapped in the region have faced brutal conditions, and EU leaders met with President Volodymyr Zelensky in a show of support as news emerged of the devastating attack on Kramatorsk's station. The 52 victims included five children.
With thousands killed in fighting and more than 11 million fleeing their homes or the country, Mr. Zelensky said the strike marked a fresh atrocity and called called for a "firm global response" to the bloody incident.
"This is another Russian war crime for which everyone involved will be held accountable," he said in a video message.
"World powers have already condemned Russia's attack on Kramatorsk. We expect a firm global response to this war crime," Mr. Zelensky added.
Mr. Zelensky later said he remained open to talks with Russia to resolve the conflict.
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