BUCHA, Ukraine (Tribune News Service) —The shops are full again. Ukrainian authorities say the number of suspected war crimes nationwide exceeds 71,000, some with multiple victims. Adding to potential investigative impetus, a United Nations-backed inquiry released Thursday said attacks against civilians in Ukraine amounted to war crimes, and possible crimes against humanity. Western leaders, including President Joe Biden, have repeatedly insisted that Russian President Vladimir Putin will answer personally for this war. On March 9, Russian forces fired dozens of missiles and drones at major cities including Kyiv, killing at least nine civilians.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 17, 2023 15:41 UTC