Defiant Ukrainians return to normal life in city battered by Russian bombing

DEFIANT Ukrainians bravely showed their determination to get back to a normal life after returning to their shattered city. People of the northern town of Borodyanka — which had a population of 12,500 — found it reduced to rubble after their troops retook it from Russians. Defiant Ukrainians bravely showed their determination to get back to a normal life after returning to their shattered city People of the northern town of Borodyanka found it reduced to rubble after their troops retook it from Russians But those with food to sell spread out their wares on pavements. And others formed a huge queue in the main square for humanitarian aid — which included dog food for pet owners. A dad carried a child on his shoulders as they passed a battered monument while their flag proudly flew aloft. People began the mammoth task of clearing away debris in the streets and sifting for keepsakes and belongings in destroyed homes. READ MORE ON UKRAINE SAVE FACE Coup to oust Putin 'already under way' as Zelensky says he’s 'ready to talk' RUSSIAN AWAY Ukraine declares VICTORY in Battle of Kharkiv as Putin’s forces driven back Families say civilians who had stayed when the first attacks came were murdered and raped. Officials fear the Russians may have committed worse atrocities than in Bucha where bodies were found in the street and a mass grave was discovered. Ten Russian soldiers have been identified as the “Butchers of Bucha” by Ukrainian authorities. Most read in The Sun KICKED OFF ITV's big Saturday night shows In For A Penny and Romeo & Duet cancelled KREMLIN FURY Russia accuses West of 'total hybrid war' after threat to nuke UK 'in seconds' BUSTING TROLLS I’m boob-shamed online - men say they’re saggy and joke they’re so far apart CASH IN Thousands of households to get £150 free cash next week DAME IN A DAY I could've spoken to Wills all day, says Deborah James as she gets Damehood DAME & THE DUKE Deborah James posts photo with Prince William as royal presents Damehood Those with food to sell spread out their wares on pavements Others formed a huge queue in the main square for humanitarian aid Officials fear the Russians may have committed worse atrocities in Borodyanka than in Bucha