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In Ukraine’s second city, a furious rain of bombs and rockets takes a toll: ‘There are no coffins left’

By Loveday Morris

17 Mar 2022 · 6 min read

KHARKIV, Ukraine - The morgue in Kharkiv was overflowing.

In the courtyard outside, scores of black and green body bags were stacked along two of its walls. On the other side, dozens more victims of Russia's assault on this eastern city lay exposed to the elements.

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