1,288 bodies of civilians killed by Russian forces found in Kyiv region - Internal Affairs official

As of May 18, the bodies of 1,288 civilians killed by occupying Russian forces have been found in Kyiv region.

This information was shared by the head of the National Police for Kyiv Region Andrii Nebytov on air on the United News pooled broadcast.

 "Today, there are 1,288 bodies of dead. I emphasize - civilians! Most of them were shot with automatic weapons", - he said on Wednesday in a Ukrainian telethon.

According to the head of the regional police, law enforcement officers continue to find the burial places of the killed people during the inspection of the territories.

It should be noted that on May 16 in Makarov, Kyiv region, a grave of civilians killed by the Russians was found - there were three bodies.