Russia-Ukraine war | Rows of body bags line the streets in Ukraine's Bucha

Dozens of body bags containing the remains of civilians killed by Russian occupying forces in the Ukrainian town of Bucha lay in rows Wednesday on the edge of a cemetery as authorities worked to identify the victims of unspeakable atrocities.

Police officers opened each bag and took notes that may help with the identification of the victims.

The cemetery manager said they had collected around 300 bodies so far, but added that many remained in makeshift graves in gardens and yards.

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Ukraine says the bodies of at least 410 civilians have been found in areas outside the capital, including Bucha, after last week's withdrawal of Russian troops.

The grisly images of what appeared to be civilian massacres carried out by Russian forces in Bucha have caused a global outcry.

They led Western nations to expel scores of Russian diplomats and introduce further sanctions.