The Counteroffensive with Tim Mak

The Counteroffensive with Tim Mak

No place to rest: Ukraine’s burial crisis

Ukraine’s cemeteries are filling up, the number of those opting for cremation has skyrocketed. Dmytro, who cremated his brother, explains why a burial is difficult for those from occupied territory.

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Alessandra Hay
Dec 16, 2025
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