Killings of Ukrainian civilians could bring more sanctions

By ADAM SCHRECK
Associated Press

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Western governments are preparing tougher sanctions against Russia as Ukraine documents and investigates killings of civilians and other alleged war crimes. A regional governor reported attacks Wednesday on a fuel depot and factory. The number of casualties was unclear. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is demanding war-crimes trials for Russian troops and leaders responsible for any atrocities during the monthlong Russian offensive on Kyiv. Ukraine’s military says Russian troops are focused on preparing for an offensive in Ukraine’s east, with the aim “to establish complete control over the territory of Donetsk and Luhansk regions.”