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Aid worker Anastasiia Yalanskaya shot dead by Russian ‘death squad’ after refusing to evacuate so she could save dogs
AN AID worker was shot dead by a Russian 'death squad' after valiantly refusing to evacuate so she could save Ukrainian dogs, it has been reported.
Anastasiia Yalanskaya, 26, was slaughtered alongside two other volunteers as they delivered food to a local dog shelter in Bucha, 18 miles outside of Kyiv.
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Her devastated family revealed the trio were making the treacherous journey when their car was deliberately targeted at close range by Putin's henchmen toting "heavy weaponry".
They believe troops are now killing civilians at random to weaken the resistance to the Russian regime and terrify innocent people.
Tragic Anastasiia was said to have been driving through war-torn Bucha on Thursday to deliver supplies to the shelter, where they have gone without food for three days.
The brave aid worker had turned down offers to flee the conflict, instead staying behind to lend a hand to rescue centers caring for animals.
Her estranged husband Yevhen told the : "I asked her to be extra cautious.
"A mistake costs extremely much, but she was helping everyone around. I asked her to think of evacuation but she did not listen.
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“Not being able to help her last journey is very painful for me," he said.
"She was one of the best human beings I knew. She was committed to help, to help her friends and relatives and whoever needed help.
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"She loved animals. We had a dog and a cat. She was the best partner I ever had."
Russian soldiers are believed to have swarmed the vehicle before firing a hail of bullets.
The 26-year-old's pal raised the alarm after going several hours without contact with the aid group.
Anastasiia's car was then found close to her home, covered in bullets.
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The good samaritan had been sharing her experience of the conflict on Instagram, with her last story on March 3 reportedly showing her sitting in the back of a car surrounded by bags of dog food.
She was carrying her driving licence and had distinctive tattoos that were identified by friends.
The chilling tale is yet another stern reminder of the cost of the conflict raining down on the innocent people of Ukraine.
'BARBARIC'
Civilians are paying the price as merciless Russian troops open fire on fleeing families.
World leaders condemned the horrific scenes while Boris Johnson discussed the “barbaric attacks” in a call with Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The Ukrainian President has vowed to punish "every bastard" who committed atrocities during the war.
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Children are not spared from the cruelty, as harrowing stories continue to emerge of youngsters being massacred.
Last week, a newborn baby and a six-year-old girl were killed by Putin's thugs alongside three members of their family.
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