Satellite images reveal new mass graves at Ukrainian cemetery near Mariupol

Newly-released satellite tv for pc photographs Thursday seem to point out the existence of a brand new – and rising – mass grave web site exterior of the Ukrainian metropolis of Mariupol. 

The positioning is positioned on the northwest nook of Manhush, a city about 12 miles west of Mariupol, and expands upon an already present cemetery there, in accordance with Maxar Applied sciences. 

“Based on current media stories, Russian troopers have been taking the our bodies of individuals killed in Mariupol to this location,” the corporate mentioned in a press release. 

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“A assessment of our satellite tv for pc photographs from mid-March by means of mid-April point out that the growth of the brand new set of graves started between March 23-26, 2022 and has continued to increase over the previous couple of weeks,” it added. 

On March 26, the primary rows of graves begin to seem. (Satellite tv for pc picture ©2022 Maxar Applied sciences)

Maxar Applied sciences say the photographs present 4 new sections of graves positioned in rows, with every part being about 279 ft in size. 

By April 3, columns of graves might be seen on the web site in Manhush, Ukraine. (Satellite tv for pc picture ©2022 Maxar Applied sciences)

General, greater than 200 new graves have appeared on the web site, it additionally mentioned. 

Mariupol Mayor Vadym Boychenko mentioned Thursday that Russian troops are burying Ukrainian civilians killed within the battle on the web site in Manhush with the intention to cowl up “navy crimes.”

Boychenko mentioned that “the our bodies began disappearing from the streets of the town,” accusing the Russians of “hiding the hint of their crimes and utilizing mass graves as one of many devices for that.”

“They’re taking the our bodies of the useless residents of Mariupol in vehicles and throw them into these trenches,” he mentioned. “They’re hiding their navy crimes.”

Russian President Vladimir Putin declared victory in Mariupol on Thursday, however President Biden later mentioned the declare was “questionable.” 

The Related Press contributed to this report.