Ukraine has collected bodies of 'hundreds' of Russian soldiers in refrigerated train wagons so that they can be sent home.

Volodymyr Lyamzin, the chief civil-military liaison officer, told news agency Reuters that “Most of them were brought from the Kyiv region, there are some from Chernihiv region and from some other regions too.”

''According to the norms of international humanitarian law, and Ukraine is strictly following them, after the active phase of the conflict is over, sides have to return the bodies of the military of another country.''

"Ukraine is ready to return the bodies to the aggressor,” he added.

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Ukraine's military has released photographs of several hundred bodies that were being stored at a facility on the outskirts of Kyiv.

Earlier, a pontoon bridge and parts of an armoured battalion had been destroyed at the Siverskyi Donets River by Ukraine as per the British defence ministry.

Predicting "extremely tough weeks", Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov said in a Facebook post "We are entering a new, long phase of the war."&nbsp;

Ukrainian forces have driven their enemies away from the country's second-largest city, Kharkiv a month after it forced Russian invaders to abandon an advance on Kyiv.

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In response, Russia bombarded nearby villages including Dergachi which is 10 km (six miles) north of Kharkiv, shot down a Ukrainian Su-27 aircraft, and disabled the Kremenchuk oil refinery in central Ukraine.

After missiles struck a building used to distribute aid, Dergachi Mayor Vyacheslav Zadorenko told Reuters "I can't call it anything but a terrorist act." &nbsp;

Russian President Vladimir Putin had called its attack on Ukraine a "special military operation" to demilitarise a neighbour threatening its security.

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Ukraine has collected bodies of 'hundreds' of Russian soldiers in refrigerated train wagons so that they can be sent home. Volodymyr Lyamzin, the chief civil-military liaison officer, told news agency Reuters that “Most of them were brought from the Kyiv region, there are some from Chernihiv region and from some other regions too.

Ukraine has collected bodies of 'hundreds' of Russian soldiers in refrigerated train wagons so that they can be sent home. Volodymyr Lyamzin, the chief civil-military liaison officer, told news agency Reuters that “Most of them were brought from the Kyiv region, there are some from Chernihiv region and from some other regions too.” ''According to the norms of international humanitarian law, and Ukraine is strictly following them, after the active phase of the conflict is over, sides have to return the bodies of the military of another country.'' "Ukraine is ready to return the bodies to the aggressor,” he added. Ukraine's military has released photographs of several hundred bodies that were being stored at a facility on the outskirts of Kyiv. Earlier, a pontoon bridge and parts of an armoured battalion had been destroyed at the Siverskyi Donets River by Ukraine as per the British defence ministry. Predicting "extremely tough weeks", Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov said in a Facebook post "We are entering a new, long phase of the war." Ukrainian forces have driven their enemies away from the country's second-largest city, Kharkiv a month after it forced Russian invaders to abandon an advance on Kyiv. Also read | Ukrainian forces destroy parts of Russian armoured column in Kharkiv In response, Russia bombarded nearby villages including Dergachi which is 10 km (six miles) north of Kharkiv, shot down a Ukrainian Su-27 aircraft, and disabled the Kremenchuk oil refinery in central Ukraine. After missiles struck a building used to distribute aid, Dergachi Mayor Vyacheslav Zadorenko told Reuters "I can't call it anything but a terrorist act." Russian President Vladimir Putin had called its attack on Ukraine a "special military operation" to demilitarise a neighbour threatening its security. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here

Ukraine is preparing to send bodies of 'hundreds' of Russian soldiers home

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Amid heavy fighting in Ukraine, the Russian Army said it had lost 1,351 soldiers in the war even as NATO officials claimed around 7,000 to&nbsp;15,000 Russian soldiers have died in over a month.

President Putin had ordered a "special military operation" in Ukraine on February 24 as Russian troops entered the neighbouring country amid heavy resistance by Ukraine's forces. Ukraine had claimed that over 15,000 Russian soldiers had died.

In recent weeks Ukraine's army has reportedly halted Russia's advance as the UK defence ministry said Ukraine's counterattacks are underway near capital Kyiv. The authorities in Moscow said at least 3,850 Russian soldiers were injured in the fighting.

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Pentagon officials said Ukrainian forces were also counterattacking in Kherson which was reportedly under Russian control.&nbsp;

As the fighting continues&nbsp;on several fronts, the head of the Russian General Staff's main operational directorate, Sergei Rudskoi, said that the "core efforts" of the Russian Army was the "liberation of Donbass".

Russian President Vladimir Putin had declared Donbass and Luhansk region as independent states just days before the Ukraine invasion last month.

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Meanwhile, Western officials said another top Russian general Yakov Rezanstev was reportedly killed by Ukraine's forces.

Reports claimed missiles hit Ukraine's military command centre in Vinnytsia city with casualties still unknown as Russia claimed it had destroyed Ukraine's largest military fuel storage site with Kalibr cruise missile strikes.

President Zelensky who has been pleading for a no-fly zone since the beginning of the war said his troops had dealt Russia "powerful blows".

"Our defenders are leading the Russian leadership to a simple and logical idea: we must talk, talk meaningfully, urgently and fairly," Ukraine's president asserted.

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The refugee crisis in Ukraine continues to worry Western countries with French President Emmanuel Macron seeking assistance from Turkey and Greece to conduct a "humanitarian operation".

(With inputs from Agencies)

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. Amid heavy fighting in Ukraine, the Russian Army said it had lost 1,351 soldiers in the war even as NATO officials claimed around 7,000 to 15,000 Russian soldiers have died in over a month. President Putin had ordered a "special military operation" in Ukraine on February 24 as Russian troops entered the neighbouring country amid heavy resistance by Ukraine's forces. Ukraine had claimed that over 15,000 Russian soldiers had died. In recent weeks Ukraine's army has reportedly halted Russia's advance as the UK defence ministry said Ukraine's counterattacks are underway near capital Kyiv. The authorities in Moscow said at least 3,850 Russian soldiers were injured in the fighting. Also Read in Pics: Russia's Orlan-10 Krasnopol laser-guided drones Pentagon officials said Ukrainian forces were also counterattacking in Kherson which was reportedly under Russian control. As the fighting continues on several fronts, the head of the Russian General Staff's main operational directorate, Sergei Rudskoi, said that the "core efforts" of the Russian Army was the "liberation of Donbass". Russian President Vladimir Putin had declared Donbass and Luhansk region as independent states just days before the Ukraine invasion last month. Watch: Complete focus on liberating Ukraine's Donbas region, says Russia Meanwhile, Western officials said another top Russian general Yakov Rezanstev was reportedly killed by Ukraine's forces. Reports claimed missiles hit Ukraine's military command centre in Vinnytsia city with casualties still unknown as Russia claimed it had destroyed Ukraine's largest military fuel storage site with Kalibr cruise missile strikes. President Zelensky who has been pleading for a no-fly zone since the beginning of the war said his troops had dealt Russia "powerful blows". "Our defenders are leading the Russian leadership to a simple and logical idea: we must talk, talk meaningfully, urgently and fairly," Ukraine's president asserted. Also Read in Pics: Ukraine claims to capture Russia's Pantsir-S1 missile system; is it a rich catch? The refugee crisis in Ukraine continues to worry Western countries with French President Emmanuel Macron seeking assistance from Turkey and Greece to conduct a "humanitarian operation". (With inputs from Agencies)

Russia reveals military death toll amid heavy fighting in Kherson

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Nearly a week after Russia began its military operation against Ukraine, Moscow said 498 Russian troops have been killed in the war.

Reports claim at least 350 Ukrainian civilians including 14 children have been killed in the war so far which began on February 24 after Putin declared military offensive against Ukraine.

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Russian news agency quoting the defence ministry said at least 1,597 soldiers were injured during the war which began last Thursday.

Russia has reportedly stepped up its attack targeting Ukraine's cities with cruise missiles amid heavy bombardment in urban centres. Kyiv has been the target of Russian forces with residents fleeing&nbsp;to neighbouring Romania and Poland.

Watch:&nbsp;&nbsp;Kyiv braces for Russian military convoy

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian forces wanted to "erase our country, erase us all" as he vowed to keep fighting against Russian forces.

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Meanwhile, Ukraine confirmed its delegation was on its way for talks with Russian officials on the Poland-Belarus border to discuss ceasefire options.

"The Ukrainian delegation has already left Kyiv. We expect them to be here tomorrow morning," Russia's chief negotiator Vladimir Medinsky said.

(With inputs from Agencies)

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. Nearly a week after Russia began its military operation against Ukraine, Moscow said 498 Russian troops have been killed in the war. Reports claim at least 350 Ukrainian civilians including 14 children have been killed in the war so far which began on February 24 after Putin declared military offensive against Ukraine. Also Read in Pics: Ukraine unleashes Turkey's Bayraktar TB2 drones on Russia: Is it a gamechanger? Russian news agency quoting the defence ministry said at least 1,597 soldiers were injured during the war which began last Thursday. Russia has reportedly stepped up its attack targeting Ukraine's cities with cruise missiles amid heavy bombardment in urban centres. Kyiv has been the target of Russian forces with residents fleeing to neighbouring Romania and Poland. Watch: Kyiv braces for Russian military convoy Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian forces wanted to "erase our country, erase us all" as he vowed to keep fighting against Russian forces. Also Read in Pics: Russia targets short-range ballistic missiles at Ukraine Meanwhile, Ukraine confirmed its delegation was on its way for talks with Russian officials on the Poland-Belarus border to discuss ceasefire options. "The Ukrainian delegation has already left Kyiv. We expect them to be here tomorrow morning," Russia's chief negotiator Vladimir Medinsky said. (With inputs from Agencies)

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