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Gallery: Ukraine - Russia crisis, March 14

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The UN has confirmed 549 civilian deaths, including 41 children, since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24. A major strike on a military base close to the border of NATO member Poland has increased concerns the war could escalate into a wider conflict.

One of many apartment blocks that have been destroyed by shelling in Kharkiv, Ukraine.

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One of many apartment blocks that have been destroyed by shelling in Kharkiv, Ukraine.Credit:Andrew Marienko

A Ukrainian serviceman guards his position in Mariupol, Ukraine.

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A Ukrainian serviceman guards his position in Mariupol, Ukraine.Credit:Mstyslav Chernov

Displaced Ukrainians head from Lviv to Poland. Lviv's population has swelled as nearly 2.6 million people flee the country.

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Displaced Ukrainians head from Lviv to Poland. Lviv's population has swelled as nearly 2.6 million people flee the country.Credit:Bernat Armangue

Elderly residents cross a destroyed bridge in Irpin on the outskirts of Kyiv, Ukraine.

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Elderly residents cross a destroyed bridge in Irpin on the outskirts of Kyiv, Ukraine.Credit:Felipe Dana

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In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Office, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shakes hands with a wounded soldier.

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In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Office, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shakes hands with a wounded soldier. Credit:AP

Thousands of people attend a rally in Berlin against the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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Thousands of people attend a rally in Berlin against the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Credit:Paul Zinken

An elderly woman hides in a basement for shelter, with no electricity in Irpin.

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An elderly woman hides in a basement for shelter, with no electricity in Irpin.Credit:Felipe Dana

Residential areas have not been spared in Kharkiv.

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Residential areas have not been spared in Kharkiv.Credit:Andrew Marienko

A woman makes the most of what has become her temporary home in an underground train station.

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A woman makes the most of what has become her temporary home in an underground train station.Credit:Efrem Lukatsky

Displaced Ukrainians queue to board a Poland bound train in Lviv, western Ukraine.

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Displaced Ukrainians queue to board a Poland bound train in Lviv, western Ukraine.Credit:Bernat Armangue

A woman has had her leg amputated after she suffered gunshot wounds.

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A woman has had her leg amputated after she suffered gunshot wounds. Credit:Vadim Ghirda

A Ukrainian firefighter walks inside a large food products storage facility destroyed by an airstrike on the outskirts of Kyiv.

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A Ukrainian firefighter walks inside a large food products storage facility destroyed by an airstrike on the outskirts of Kyiv. Credit:Vadim Ghirda

Ukrainian soldiers take cover from incoming artillery fire in Irpin.

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Ukrainian soldiers take cover from incoming artillery fire in Irpin.Credit:Felipe Dana

A Ukrainian soldier digs a foxhole in Irpin.

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A Ukrainian soldier digs a foxhole in Irpin.Credit:Felipe Dana

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For better or for worse. A couple from the Ukrainian military are married by Territorial Defense unit chaplain and combat paramedic inside a hospital in Brovary, Ukraine.

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For better or for worse. A couple from the Ukrainian military are married by Territorial Defense unit chaplain and combat paramedic inside a hospital in Brovary, Ukraine. Credit:Chris McGrath