Unveiling Hidden Brutality: The Tragic Fate of Ukrainian POWs
Ukrainian soldier Serhii Hryhoriev's tragic death reveals the harsh realities faced by over 200 Ukrainian POWs who died since Russia's invasion. Despite initial reassurances of his wellbeing, Hryhoriev's death signifies prevailing abuse and neglect. Autopsies show signs of torture and poor conditions in Russian prisons, spotlighting international law violations.
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In the midst of war, Ukrainian soldier Serhii Hryhoriev constantly reassured his family with the phrase, "Everything will be all right." Even after his capture by Russian forces in 2022, his family's hope persisted.
However, Hryhoriev returned not alive, but in a body bag. A Russian death certificate said he died of a stroke. Yet a Ukrainian autopsy tells a different story—one of violence and medical neglect during his captivity.
Hryhoriev's case underscores an alarming pattern of over 200 Ukrainian POW deaths since Russia's 2022 invasion, with abuses reported in detention centers. The circumstances highlight efforts to cover up this treatment, pointing to a systematic pattern of brutality under Russian custody.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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