In pics: Russia continues heavy shelling as bodies line streets of Ukraine
The ongoing war has now pushed about four million Ukrainians to flee the country.
Zee Media Bureau
| Apr 18, 2022, 11:04 AM IST
The war between Russia and Ukraine has entered its 54th day on Monday (April 18, 2022), with no signs of peace yet. The Russian shellings have shattered cities and killed thousands since the start of the invasion on February 24.
The ongoing conflict has now pushed about four million Ukrainians to flee the country.
Here's a look at some images that show damaged streets and destruction caused by Vladimir Putin's troops in Ukraine.
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Russia has 'refocused' its ground offensive on southeastern Ukraine
![Russia has 'refocused' its ground offensive on southeastern Ukraine Russia has 'refocused' its ground offensive on southeastern Ukraine](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/04/18/1033002-russian-troops-drive-tank-along-mariupol.jpg)
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Russian military has also launched long-distance strikes at targets elsewhere
![Russian military has also launched long-distance strikes at targets elsewhere Russian military has also launched long-distance strikes at targets elsewhere](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/04/18/1033001-pro-russian-troop-sits-chair-mariupol.jpg)
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Capturing Mariupol would be a strategic prize for Russia
![Capturing Mariupol would be a strategic prize for Russia Capturing Mariupol would be a strategic prize for Russia](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/04/18/1033000-pro-russian-troops-gather-in-mariupol.jpg)
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Several bodies have been lined up on streets of Mariupol
![Several bodies have been lined up on streets of Mariupol Several bodies have been lined up on streets of Mariupol](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/04/18/1032998-man-walks-near-destroyed-building-mariupol.jpg)
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18 people have been killed in shelling in past four days in Kharkiv
![18 people have been killed in shelling in past four days in Kharkiv 18 people have been killed in shelling in past four days in Kharkiv](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/04/18/1032997-destroyed-tank-in-ukraine.jpg)
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'Nothing but deliberate terror'
!['Nothing but deliberate terror' 'Nothing but deliberate terror'](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/04/18/1032995-destroyed-building-mariupol.jpg)
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Residents living near destroyed tanks
![Residents living near destroyed tanks Residents living near destroyed tanks](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/04/18/1032996-destroyed-tank-in-mariupol.jpg)
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Russia denies targeting civilians
![Russia denies targeting civilians Russia denies targeting civilians](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/04/18/1032999-people-take-belongings-out-of-destroyed-building.jpg)
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Russia terms its action a special military operation
![Russia terms its action a special military operation Russia terms its action a special military operation](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/04/18/1032994-destroyed-building-in-mariupol.jpg)
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Putin has been accused of unprovoked aggression
![Putin has been accused of unprovoked aggression Putin has been accused of unprovoked aggression](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/04/18/1032993-damaged-street-in-mariupol.jpg)