Kiev's crematorium has been carrying out up to double the number of cremations compared to the summer months, as Ukraine battles a devastating new wave of coronavirus infections and low vaccination rates. One of Europe's poorest countries, Ukraine recently reported record numbers of daily Covid-19 deaths and cases, resulting in a significant increase in burials and, in particular, cremations.

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