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Recently, the Bilenkivska Correctional Colony No. 99 was struck by KAB bombs, causing severe casualties and damages. Despite detainees being instructed on emergency protocols, the surprise nature of the attack left them vulnerable. In another tragic event, Russian troops killed 22 civilians in Ukraine, including a pregnant woman, during a strike that damaged both a hospital and a colony in Kamianske. The aggression underscores ongoing human rights abuses, as 17 individuals perished and over 40 were injured in the Bilenkivska attack. These incidents highlight a disturbing pattern of targeting civilian infrastructures, raising international concerns about the safety and treatment of detainees.

What is the impact of bombings on Bilenkivska colony?

The bombing of Bilenkivska Correctional Colony No. 99 by Russian forces resulted in significant casualties, with reports indicating 17 deaths and over 40 injuries. The strikes caused substantial damage to both the dining hall and the inmates' quarters, leaving residents traumatized and highlighting the dire security conditions.

How are civilians affected by Russian military actions in Ukraine?

The Russian military actions have severely impacted civilians in Ukraine, as evidenced by the recent attack on Kamianske, where 22 civilians, including a pregnant woman, were killed. The continuous targeting of civilian areas, such as hospitals and colonies, raises grave concerns about human rights violations.

Who was identified as torturing Ukrainian POWs in a Russian colony?

In a brutal revelation, a doctor at the Penal Colony No. 10 in Mordovia, Russia, was identified for humiliating and torturing Ukrainian prisoners of war. Known derogatorily as "Doctor Evil," this doctor's actions are emblematic of systemic abuse within the Russian penal system.

What measures are taken for extradited officials in Ukraine's penal system?

Ukraine has established five specialized detention centers and colonies to accommodate extradited officials. These facilities are strategically located away from conflict zones and have been modernized to ensure adequate security and living conditions.

What human rights issues are reported in the Russian penal system?

The Russian penal system is fraught with human rights issues, including torture, inhumane treatment, and inadequate medical attention for prisoners. Reports have surfaced about prisoners being held in isolation, deprived of legal rights, and coerced without justification.

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Drug channel exposed in a correctional colony in Mykolaiv region In Mykolaiv region, State Bureau of Investigation exposed prison employee who was working as "drug courier". PHOTOS SBI officers, with the assistance of the SSU and the leadership of the SPS, uncovered and blocked a drug trafficking channel in the Kazankivska Correctional Colony No. 93 in Mykolaiv region, involving an employee of the institution. 887 2 Previously in trend: Drug manufacturing and distribution distribution of drugs

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Bilenkivska colony after shelling Consequences of Russian strike on Bilenkivska penal colony: 17 dead, over 40 wounded, some seriously. VIDEO+PHOTOS On 28 July 2025, at approximately 11:28 p.m., the Russian Armed Forces carried out an air strike on the territory of the Bilenkivska penal colony in Zaporizhzhia region using four guided aerial bombs (KAB). 12 136 37 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Zaporizhzhia region

Schemes identified a doctor who tortured Ukrainian prisoners of war in a colony in Mordovia "Doctor Evil": Doctor who tortured Ukrainian POWs in Mordovia colony identified – media. PHOTO Journalists have identified the doctor at the most secure Penal Colony No. 10 in Mordovia (Russia) who humiliated, tortured, and denied proper medical care to Ukrainian prisoners of war. The captives nicknamed him among themselves "Doctor Evil." 19 988 52 Previously in trend: Torture of POWs in Russian prisons War crimes of Russia

SBI uncovers facts of brutal torture in Poltava detention centre Systematic and brutal torture of detainees uncovered at Poltava pre-trial detention center – SBI. PHOTOS SBI officers, with the assistance of the leadership of the State Penitentiary Service of Ukraine, exposed the facts of systematic torture of prisoners in the Poltava Penitentiary Institution. Two employees of the institution have already been notified of suspicion. 5 626 11

Special pre-trial detention centre for officials created in Ukraine 5 special detention centres and colonies created for extradited officials in Ukraine - media. PHOTO Ukraine has prepared five specialised pre-trial detention centres and colonies for the detention of extradited persons - they are located at a safe distance from the combat zone and have updated infrastructure. 3 376 20

"Azov" fighter Oleksandr Maksymchuk, sentenced to 20 years in colony, tells about torture in Taganrog detention centre Torture, beatings, starvation: "Azov" fighter Maksymchuk, sentenced to 20 years in colony, tells about his detention in Taganrog detention centre Oleksandr Maksymchuk, a Ukrainian prisoner of war from the ‘Azov’ battalion, sentenced to 20 years in a maximum security colony, spoke about the brutal torture he suffered in Detention Centre-2 in Taganrog, Russia. In this way, Russian security forces tried to force him to admit guilt, repent and refuse to have a lawyer. 3 732 3

Війська РФ сидять в жіночій колонії на Курщині та відбивають атаки ЗСУ Russian military entered women’s colony in Kursk region and are repelling attacks by AFU - Bild The AFU stormed the building of the women's colony in the Kursk region, in which the Russian military took cover. 11 218 30 Previously in trend: War

Божківська виправна колонія №16 Former head of colony where prisoners were tortured received almost 400 thousand in bonuses "for special achievements in work" upon his release - Lubinets The former head of the Bozhkivska prison colony in Poltava region, where law enforcement officers found out that prisoners were tortured, received a bonus and other payments worth 400,000 UAH upon his release. 5 236 31

зеки,росія,тюрма,вязниця Russia is asking for more than 1 trillion rubles to build new prisons, including occupied territories of Ukraine The Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia asks the Russian government to increase funding for the penitentiary system to 1.113 trillion rubles. 2 052 11 World

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ширинга Ukrainian Kostiantyn Shiring, accused of "espionage", died in a Russian colony 61-year-old Ukrainian Kostiantyn Shiring, who was sentenced to 12 years on charges of "espionage," died in colony 5 in Novotroitsk, Orenburg region of Russia, where he was serving an illegal sentence. 15 903 14 Society

зеки,росія,тюрма,вязниця "Wagner" recruiters began to come to Russian colonies in second round, - Russian media From the end of 2022, the recruiters of "Wagner’s Communist Party" began to visit Russian colonies for the second time, from where they had already recruited prisoners to participate in the war in the spring and autumn. 4 305 17 World

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Unrest in Odesa penal colony: Four police officers injured. VIDEO&PHOTOS Unrest in Odesa penal colony: Four police officers injured. VIDEO&PHOTOS Four police officers got injured in the fire in the South penal colony of general regime No. 51 located in Odesa. 7 735 17 Incidents

Ombudsperson Denisova fails to visit Sentsov: "We were told to leave prison" Ombudsperson Denisova fails to visit Sentsov: "We were told to leave prison" The chief of Russian Labytnangi-based correctional facility, where Crimea-born Ukrainian political prisoner Oleh Sentsov is held, gave Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights Liudmyla Denisova no consent to visit the filmmaker on June 15. 34 040 94 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

клых Klykh was returned to colony in Verkhneuralsk, - human rights activist Tomak Ukrainian political prisoner who is illegally detained in Russia, Stanislav Klykh was returned to the colony in Verkhneuralsk, Russia. 2 533 3 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

сенцов Sentsov was probably transferred from Yakutsk to Irkutsk high-security colony, - human rights activist Ukrainian director, political prisoner Oleh Sentsov, who, according to the most recently confirmed official information, was in the colony of Yakutsk, could have been transferred to a high-security prison in the city of Irkutsk, Russia. 5 367 11 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

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первушкин Former head of Kachanivska female penal colony committed suicide Former Head of the Kachanivska female penal colony No.54 Ivan Pervushkin shot himself dead. Former Ukrainian Prime Minister, leader of Batkivshchyna Party and people’s deputy Yulia Tymoshenko served her sentence in this colony. 162 675 319 Incidents

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тимошенко Tymoshenko's jailers sentenced to three years in prison The Kominternivskyi district court of Kharkiv has sentenced two former employees of the Kachanivska penal colony No. 54 (Kharkiv) to three years in prison for inflicting injuries on Yuliia Tymoshenko, the former prime minister, leader of the All-Ukrainian Union Batkivshchyna, back in 2012. 55 597 285 Ukrainian Politics

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