Maxar Technologies' WorldView-3 satellite captured this image of a mass grave (top center) in the Ukrainian town of Bucha on March 31, 2022.

Maxar Technologies' WorldView-3 satellite captured this image of a mass grave (top center) in the Ukrainian town of Bucha on March 31, 2022. (Image credit: Satellite image ©2022 Maxar Technologies)

A mass grave has been spotted from space.

The Church of St. Andrew and Pyervozvannoho All Saints has a mass grave on the grounds. The company representatives said in an email that the grave site has a long trench.

At least 150 people are believed to be buried in a makeshift grave near the Ukrainian capital, according to local residents and the police. CNN said that it could not independently verify either figure, but that the number could be twice that high.

Satellite photos show the impact of the invasion of Ukraine by Russia.

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This image, captured by Maxar Technologies' WorldView-3 satellite on March 10, 2022, shows the initial excavation of a mass grave (center right) in the Ukrainian town of Bucha.

This image, captured by Maxar Technologies' WorldView-3 satellite on March 10, 2022, shows the initial excavation of a mass grave (center right) in the Ukrainian town of Bucha. (Image credit: Satellite image ©2022 Maxar Technologies)

CNN reported that residents said that excavation of the mass grave began after Russia invaded Ukraine. A second photo shows some initial digging work being done in the churchyard.

As Russian forces retreat from northern Ukraine, the scale and scope of the destruction is coming to light. The New York Times wrote that Ukrainians coming back into the town are finding scores of bodies in yards and on the roads, amid mounting evidence of intentional and indiscriminate killings of civilians by Russian soldiers.

Many people around the world have been appalled by the scenes and have called for harsher punishments against Russia.

Appalled by the atrocities of the Russian army inucha and other liberated areas. This is the reality of Putin's war crimes. The world needs to be aware of what is happening. Tougher sanctions are needed. Roberta Metsola, the president of the European Parliament, said on Sunday that perpetrators and their commanders must be brought to justice.

Mike Wall is the author of Out There, a book about the search for alien life. You can follow him on social media. Follow us on social media.