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Father, we pray for the Ukrainian people. Save them from the war crimes of the Russians. Guard them with your angels, God, and protect them from the enemy.
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As the war in Ukraine continues, countless Ukrainian civilians have been found bound and killed, despite Russia’s claims to the contrary. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has referred to these killings as genocide.

Warning: the following article contains graphic imagery.

From Newsmax. Ukraine’s troops found brutalized bodies with bound hands, gunshot wounds to the head, and signs of torture after Russian soldiers withdrew from the outskirts of Kyiv, authorities said Sunday, sparking new calls for a war crimes investigation and sanctions against Russia….

“Indeed, this is genocide,” Zelenskyy told CBS News’ “Face the Nation.” “The elimination of the whole nation, of the people….”

Associated Press journalists saw the bodies of at least 21 people in various spots around Bucha, northwest of the capital. One group of nine, all in civilian clothes, were scattered around a site that residents said Russian troops used as a base. They appeared to have been killed at close range. At least two had their hands tied behind their backs and one of those was shot in the head; another’s legs were bound.

Ukrainian officials laid the blame for the killings — which they said happened in Bucha and other Kyiv suburbs — squarely at the feet of Russian troops, with the president calling them evidence of genocide. But Russia’s Defense Ministry rejected the accusations as “provocation….”

Russian troops rolled into Bucha in the early days of the invasion and stayed up March 30. With those forces gone, residents gave harrowing accounts Sunday, saying soldiers shot and killed civilians without any apparent reason.

One resident, who refused to give his name fearing for his safety, said that Russian troops went building to building and took people out of the basements where they were hiding, checking their phones for any evidence of anti-Russian activity, and taking them away or shooting them.

Hanna Herega, a resident of Bucha, said Russian troops shot a neighbor who had gone out to gather wood for heating.

“He went to get some wood when all of a sudden they [Russians] started shooting. They hit him a bit above the heel, crushing the bone, and he fell down,” Herega said. “Then they shot off his left leg completely, with the boot. Then they shot him all over [the chest]. And another shot went slightly below the temple. It was a controlled shot to the head.”

The AP also saw two bodies, that of a man and a woman, wrapped in plastic that residents said they had covered and placed in a shaft until a proper funeral could be arranged.

The resident who refused to be identified said the man was killed as he left a home.

“He put his hands up, and they shot him,” he said.

Oleksiy Arestovych, an adviser to President Zelenskyy, said scores of residents were found slain on the streets of the suburbs of Irpin and Hostomel as well as Bucha, in what looked like a “scene from a horror movie.”

He alleged that some of the women found dead had been raped before being killed and the Russians then burned the bodies….

Over the weekend, AP journalists witnessed Ukrainian soldiers gingerly removing at least six bodies from a street in Bucha with cables in case the Russians had booby-trapped corpses with explosives before their withdrawal….

Additionally, Breitbart has released several images showing the tragedy of the war. Some of them are included below.

From Breitbart. With Russian forces having pulled back from their northern positions near Kyiv after encountering fierce resistance, counter-attacking Ukrainians and photo-journalists have encountered scenes of devastation, with the bodies of seemingly civilian victims of the invasion littering the streets….

The Mayor of Bucha, Anatoly Fedoruk, claims Ukrainian forces have already found 280 people in a mass grave in the liberated town, with Defence Minister Dmytro Kuleba alleging the Russians “were killing civilians while leaving, while withdrawing, while staying there in this town of Bucha and also in other towns and villages in key regions, but also while withdrawing from them out of anger and just because they wanted to kill.”

“There was no good reason for [the killings]. These were not guerrillas, they were not people opposing them,” Kuleba added, saying that evidence would be collected to determine whether or not the Russians’ actions amount to genocide….

The Ukrainian alleged that he had discovered a basement packed with the bodies of 18 torture victims: “Some of them had their ears cut off. Others had teeth pulled out. There were kids like 14, 16 years old, some adults….”

How are you praying for the Ukrainian people? Share this article to raise awareness.

(Excerpts from Newsmax and Breitbart. Photo Credit: Getty Images)

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Andrea S.
April 6, 2022

One thing is for sure: whoever it really is doing these murders, will answer to the Lord Jesus Christ. There is not one thing that will slide by His throne on “that” day. The devil is rampant knowing he has but a short time. Prayer and more prayer needed and we need to stay on it.

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Hugh McGuire
April 5, 2022

Praying for the people but the Neo- Nazi division of the Ukrainian army the Azoff division is committing these atrocities not Putin. They are even carving swastikas into the people with there knives. They have been doing this for years. The main stream media is spewing its propaganda. The neo-nazi group is following the deep states orders to create chaos.

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Jane Fain
April 5, 2022

https://beforeitsnews.com/prophecy/2022/04/new-jim-willie-russia-ukraine-conflict-is-a-mop-up-operation-2529444.html This a video about what is happening over in Ukraine. There are cuse words in different places in this video however the content of information makes it worth listening to. The main stream media is making Russia and Putin look like they are committing crimes against humanity but what else would you expect from the media. I even stopped listening to Newsmax when I heard their take on Russia and Ukraine. The only person I have heard give any truth about the situation is Tucker Carlson. Please listen to the entire video. I believe it will be worth your time.

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    God’s girl
    April 6, 2022

    Tried to listen but video did not open, then went directly to article on internet and it still didn’t open. This is hard to believe, that Zelenskyy would allow his own people be tortured, slaughtered and boobytrapped to kill more. And sorry, Tucker Carlson is not a representative of godly anything…in my own humble opinion.

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Bernadine Reid
April 5, 2022

There is an accountability factor that Russia has to own up to and that is the senseless and inhumane killing of our Ukrainian brothers and sisters and innocent young children. My prayer is that the United States of America wakes all the way up and begins to call on the Lord God of Angels Armies, The I AM, The God who answers by fire, More importantly, that our President, puts some feet to all of the promises to help the Nation of Ukraine because Psalm 133 says that “Where there is unity there is strength” The enemy cannot have Ukraine or any of the people land our wealth because everything and everyone in the Nation of Ukraine belongs to the Almighty God. What the enemy meant for evil God is turning it all around for His Glory. in Jesus name Amen.

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    Maynard Beck
    April 6, 2022

    Bernadine this is one of the most powerful comment/payers I have ever seen on this website. Of 33 comments entered so far yours is the only one that actually has scripture and explicitly invokes the Angelic Host of Yahweh Sabaoth. Intercessors can walk and chew gum at the same time. Without true repentance Putin and Biden will BOTH face the White Throne of Judgement….

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    Maritza
    April 6, 2022

    What president?
    Truth is what we need and that comes from the Lord Almighty. Don’t look to the left or the right but look into Jesus the perfecter of all things. Lord open the eyes of our people to see the truth in Jesus name. The truth will set you free. John 8:32

Christine Stott
April 5, 2022

Dear Heavenly Father and Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, You know the truth about what’s really going on in the Ukraine and in Russia. There are so many lies from the enemy. Whatever is actually happening, I ask You to intervene on behalf of all the people who are oppressed, and those in government who are deceived into doing evil things. Thank You so much for Your presence in that region.

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Linda
April 5, 2022

Dear Heavenly Father – please put an end to this war, atrocities, and the torture of innocent civilians. The evils of power and money has invaded so many people’s minds that it must stop. It’s so hard for me to believe that all this is going on in Ukraine and so many countries stand by and let this happen. So many lives lost and rich lands destroyed. I pray that the leaders of the invaders will somehow see Your Light and will stop their evil ways (they were also created by You in Your image).

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Lupe A Saladin
April 5, 2022

NATO is allowing this to happen to these poor people who have had their country invaded by a military full of evil cruel sick individuals. Give the Ukraine President what he needs so he can blow them all to hell where they belong.

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Norma
April 5, 2022

I would like to bring something to the attention of all our intercessors. Has anyone else been reading about the Neonazis in Ukraine killing fellow Ukrainians and blaming the Russians.? I feel led to talk about this. Anyone?

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    MillieK
    April 5, 2022

    I don’t believe you. Are you trying to spread ‘disinformtion’ ??

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      Norma
      April 5, 2022

      No I am not. I am sorry if that offended you. I ask you to DuckDuckGo Lara Logan on Ukraine. She is a respected journalist who has served all over the world during times of war. Just give it a try.

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        Becky
        April 6, 2022

        Respected by some. Most of what she so calls reports on seems to be her, at least of what I have tried to listen to from her over the years.
        I mean no disrespect in commenting here.
        Simply ask that we ‘children’ of the Living God use greater care in what we say, even to each other.
        This is very important. Not a chat room.
        Eternal impact…
        so, please, can we please be mindful in what and how we say things here?
        we too will answer to HIM for our every word and action, just like foolhardy presidents and want to be czars.
        Who wants to smell like smoke in heaven?

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    Maritza
    April 6, 2022

    The truth will set us free (indeed) as is stated in John 8:32

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Sharion Hayes
April 5, 2022

The brutality is like that during the Holocaust. It is so cruel. I just cried while I watched knowing those were people in a family that had loved ones wondering where they were? How they were? And so, the misery will continue for a long time. The cause of this must be arrested. The nations of the world must speak up for those men laying in the streets. Putin must be punished physically with prison or death. It is thought that Russia and China discussed these actions before Russia started tormenting the people of Ukraine. Stop the HATE! May all those that love you, Lord, keep the peace in their hearts. I pray this in Jesus Name. Amen.

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Dominique
April 5, 2022

Lord God,
So many innocents in the hands of so much evil. Please use your might to bring goodness and charity out of the ugliness of war, bring truth and light to fight the lies spread by the evil forces. Protect please the many innocent victims, but permit the destruction of all that is corrupt in Ukraine. May your will and justice be done. Amen

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Jennifer Sweetman
April 5, 2022

Heavenly Father protect the hearts and minds of the army personnel finding these atrocities. Do not let their hearts be inflamed with hatred and become like their oppressors. Shield them Lord from the stain of this evil and that they will show the world what humanity should look like and leave revenge to God Almighty, who sees all and knows all. Amen

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    Joyce
    April 5, 2022

    Amen. What a necessary prayer for now. I need to pray it for myself too and I am on the other side of the world.

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CM Brown
April 5, 2022

Dear Heavenly Father, what is going on in Ukraine is SO wrong. I pray that Vladimyr Putin will STOP this, that his heart will be softened, and that these poor Ukrainian people will not have to suffer any more of these atrosities. Please interevene, Holy Spirit.

Amen

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Abigail Hicks
April 5, 2022

Dear Father

Give the body of Christ true discernment, There are many lies that are being proclaimed as truth.
War is evil. But it is not just Putin
We should being praying about- it is the evil within our own government that is responsible for the carnage that is going on in the Ukraine- it is also the corrupt Ukraine government that is fighting against its own people. I feel IFA is not presenting the complete truth of this
Conflict.- which only feeds the false narratives.
We pray for the truth of what Gods doing through all this to be
Revealed to His body , so that our
Prayers would reflect His plans and purposes.

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    Mark
    April 5, 2022

    Abigail, you are 100 percent correct. IFA is not presenting the full truth of what is going on. Ukraine has been corrupt for decades and the Deep State in America and The EU has been its playground. The Ukraine’s Azov Battalion has been killing their own citizens by placing artillery, missile, and other units at school, hospitals, and other places where citizens can be killed. They have also been shooting people who try to escape. IFA needs to do some of its own research not just rely on what its being fed by Newsmax and Breitbart. It they did, they would better comprehend your post.

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      Stella
      April 5, 2022

      I so agree with you Abigail and Mark. Some of this is staged- don’t believe all you see! Quit believing mainstream!! Ask for Holy Spirit wisdom.!! Why is there civilian reports of Russian troops coming in with aid?
      There is More to this than Putin! Look at the connections of evil US “officials” with evil Ukraine “officials’

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    MillieK
    April 5, 2022

    Please explain what you have said? Thank you.

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    Norma
    April 5, 2022

    Mark and Abigail !
    Thank you for your post. I am so happy to see you asking such important questions. Why is IFA not presenting this side of this conflict???

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Jill
April 5, 2022

Jesus, Please give us discernment as believers. May your Holy Sprit guide each one of us into the truth! Protect the Ukrainian people from harm. As an intercessor, I do not trust Zelenskyy or believe anything that comes out of his mouth…that’s something to pay attention to.

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    Norma
    April 5, 2022

    I have been concerned about this as well. Zelensky is not to be trusted.

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Jeffrey Ryan
April 5, 2022

You need to stop getting your information from MSM.

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Cheryl
April 5, 2022

Father God, please help us in this time of an information war with unprecedented amount of deception. Fill our hearts with Your discernment. We pray for any harm on the Ukraine people no matter who is responsible. Please bring an end to this conflict. In Jesus name.

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Sunny
April 5, 2022

Propaganda! Propaganda! Propaganda!
Throw your TVs out the window.
They used the same propaganda in previous wars as well. FAKE NEWS
Trump keeps trying to tell us
Main Stream Media is owned by 6 families – the same 6 families (OWO) who are tyrants & want control.
Please, use discernment.
The war is real, the propaganda fake
The real war is crimes against humanity.
Child/Human trafficking- guess who has the MOST tunnels in the entire world? Yup! Ukraine
One tunnel leads from port town of Odessa to Chernobyl.
Bio labs, Bio labs, Bio labs
Hunter Biden’s laptop = money laundering in Ukraine & pedophilia

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    Becky
    April 6, 2022

    God forgive us! Being foolish, not being wise as snakes or harmless as doves.
    Thank you for those who have prayed for discernment, we sooo need it!
    Ukraine is on no one’s list of countries with the highest trafficking, and granted neither is USA but the numbers in just California, Texas and my state, Florida, are staggering, by our own State Departments records.
    Please use greater care in what we site as ‘authority’ and facts.
    And let me say this with tender loving boldness.
    I don’t know President Zelenskyy well, but he’s human with human weaknesses no doubt. I didn’t want President Biden as our President but Poppa God appointed him for this season…frankly I do believe he and Harris are part of a judgement Poppa God is allowing due to our collective sins as a nation. But neither of them is responsible for the war Russia is waging on the people of Ukraine.
    Mr Putin is in charge, being played like a pawn by some sulfurous spirit prince. Make no mistake, this is sulfurous at the core, just like the anti-semitism that rages through the ages.
    Please precious brothers and sisters let us keep up with Jesus’s Spirit!
    Lord give us Your children eyes to see like You, help us not just wear the armor You give but train to cooperate with You while bearing witness to Your will and way.

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Daniel J Chapman
April 5, 2022

War is hellish. War propaganda is as old as war itself. While events in this war may not all be “black and white”, remember that Russia invaded Ukraine and Russia’s military might is ten to one that of Ukraine. When trying to discern what’s what, I always go back to Putin’s own words in his own speeches of July 12, and February 21. Russia is not the “Third Rome”. Could the accounts and these images from the article above not all be as they are being reported? It’s possible. We have seen so many false narratives and been told so many lies over the past six years that we could believe anything. If we are being hoodwinked by the Leftists and the world’s powerbrokers over this war, then why is there so little actual military hardware being offered to help Ukraine? The war strategy and tactics we are seeing follows Russia’s pattern in Grozny and in Syria – and it was not pretty. Ukraine is a corrupt and problematic country – and also one with religious freedom. Four million refugees are not war propaganda. Could there be really bad Ukrainian military elements that would carve a swastika in a Ukrainian woman’s chest? It would be really counterproductive to their war efforts, but it’s possible. Lord, drive out the invading Russian forces, have mercy, and bring salvation. Lord, bring clarity for us all.

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    Becky
    April 6, 2022

    Poppa God thank you so much for Daniel and his wise, honest, reasonable post!
    War is hellish.
    And no doubt there are evil people on both sides, taking advantage of the carnage to do more carnage.
    2 thoughts to share, food for thought, no, my prayers of thanks to You Jesus, for giving a sense of restraint to most of the world’s leaders to give whatever helps we can without giving Russia a ‘real reason’ to go nuclear on the world. Lord, help our very weak leaders humble themselves and ask Your forgiveness for their own personal sin and receive forgiveness and Your Spirit. Then let them seek Your wisdom and take hold of the courage to do what You require of them and may we show the courage the believers in Ukraine are showing and telling about….we have family there, stories are getting out of people being saved, prodigals coming home to Jesus, worship continuing even in shelters as their cities are being shattered around them. Lord help us all keep our eyes on You.

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Shelly
April 5, 2022

Dear Lord God…please let the russian army see the error in their ways.. Please let them repent for the devastation they have caused. Please let them find Jesus and turn from their wickedness…in Jesus name we pray. Amen

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Deb
April 5, 2022

Lord God I ask for Your Mercy over the Ukraine. For the innocent women, children,, and the elderly who are being targeted for these barbaric, senseless killings at the hands of men who have gone mad. Lord we don’t know what the answer is, but You do. I pray Father that Your hand would move swiftly to stop this horrifying insanity that has fallen on the Ukrainians. Be a shield about and protect the innocent, I pray, Lord God. Have mercy, Lord God mercy, mercy, mercy.

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Kathleen Givens
April 5, 2022

There are horrible accounts on both sides. I recently read an account of a young girl who tortured, raped and a swiztika carved in her chest. It was told that Ukraines own military did this. I also know that both sides have radical Islamist in there ranks as mercenaries. We are aware that Islam does not condeem rape of children or women of differing faith. It is Jihad according to their religion. Though I am certain many atrocities have been committed, I feel that it is occurring from both sides and citizens are being used as propaganda. Please use discernment when watching or reading the news. I lift up all the people involved in this war on both sides

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    Joyce Neeley
    April 5, 2022

    As I was reading some of the accounts of this article, the LORD gave me discernment that some of these atrocities were from the Ukrainian soldiers. 🙏PRAYING, O Lord, lay bare YOUR HOLY ARM in the sight of all the nations, and all the ends of the earth will see the salvation of OUR GOD 🙏 in JESUS NAME I pray 🙏AMEN

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    MillieK
    April 5, 2022

    Just how do you “know” those things?

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      Maritza
      April 6, 2022

      I ask that the Lord would open your eyes to the truth. I ask that the Lord will renew your mind and give you revelation of the truth as the truth sets us free as it states in John 8:32. We also bind the spirit of offense to prevent you from knowing what the Lord wants to reveal to you and all of us.

J. Brooks
April 5, 2022

Father we pray for truth regarding who is really killing the Ukrainian citizens. There is so much deceit in the media and corruption in the Ukraine. We lift up the innocent people: the children, the women, and the men. Let your light shine in the dark places to reveal truth. Let the voices of the people who speak truth resonate around the world. Through a Christian Hosting Program, our family brought over and cared for several orphaned children from the Ukraine over many summer sessions. We love them and pray for their safety, and we ask our Lord to bring a revival to the Ukraine–flush out the evil that permeates their land and their government. Heal their land and their people, Lord. Praise be to You in Heaven and on Earth.

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‘D’ Epstein
April 5, 2022

Father, there is so much fake news regarding Ukraine & Russia but You know the truth. I surrender these tragedies to you and ask for these people to cone to know You. Heal the hearts of those who lost loved ones and bring to salvation.
Please Father, have Your way, in Jesus Name, Amen 🙏🏼🕊🙌🏼

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