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The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has seen numerous instances of captivity, a factor that significantly affects both combatants and civilians. Recent reports highlight daring rescues and complex exchanges involving Ukrainian soldiers and prisoners of war. Among the noteworthy events, Ukrainian SOF soldiers have successfully conducted operations behind enemy lines, compelling Russian troops to surrender. This underscores the strategic prowess of the Ukrainian forces. Additionally, emotional narratives have surfaced, such as a mother's relief upon learning of her son's survival despite his detention by Russian forces. The issue of foreign nationals captured during the conflict, including citizens from countries like Togo and China, sheds light on the diverse and intricate nature of those involved either by choice or coercion. Important revelations have surfaced about the harsh treatment and torture faced by Ukrainian prisoners, as investigations led by the SSU and international agencies intensify. Captivity remains a multifaceted and deeply human element of the unfolding events in Ukraine.

What are some recent events involving soldier captivity in Ukraine?

Recent events involving captivity include successful operations by Ukrainian SOF, where Russian soldiers were captured and forced to surrender. Additionally, Ukrainian paratroopers have taken numerous adversaries prisoner, showcasing strategic gains on the battlefield.

How have foreign nationals become involved in the Ukraine conflict?

Foreign nationals, such as citizens from Togo and China, found themselves captured in Ukraine after reportedly being lured into combat under false pretenses by Russian recruiters. Their involvement illustrates the global dimensions and complicated allegiances within the conflict.

What are the conditions faced by Ukrainian prisoners in Russian captivity?

Conditions reported by former Ukrainian prisoners in Russian custody emphasize severe torture and ill-treatment. Official investigations reveal signs of physical abuse, including beatings and electric shocks, and efforts are being made to address these human rights violations.

What initiatives are taking place to assist former POWs in Ukraine?

The Ukrainian government offers support mechanisms for former POWs, including potential qualification for disability status and additional state assistance. These initiatives aim to address the health and economic challenges faced by those who have endured captivity and torture.

How is Ukraine responding to the issue of missing persons amid the conflict?

Ukraine is actively addressing the issue of missing persons with over 60,000 reported missing. Efforts are underway to identify and account for individuals, with a focus on those who may have been detained or lost contact due to the ongoing hostilities.

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SOF captured six occupiers. Video of operation SOF soldiers captured six occupiers behind enemy lines: "If you don’t get out you’re f#cked up, you’re surrounded". VIDEO During special operations behind enemy lines, the SOF soldiers forced six Russian soldiers to surrender. 14 542 34 Previously in trend: captured occupiers

Woman learns for first time that her son is alive and in captivity Woman learns for first time that her son is alive and in Russian captivity: he asked to tell you not to worry. VIDEO The mother of a Ukrainian soldier found out that her son was alive and in captivity. 6 204 4 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap

Liberated soldier sings "Chervona Kalyna" In first minutes on his native soil, soldier of Armed Forces of Ukraine, freed from captivity, sings "Chervona Kalyna". VIDEO In his first moments on his native land, the Ukrainian Armed Forces serviceman who was freed from captivity sang "Chervona Kalyna". 4 976 16 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap

Togolese citizens captured by the Ukrainian Armed Forces: they were recruited by Russia Ukrainian forces capture Togolese citizens fighting for Russia – Togo’s Foreign Ministry says they were lured under false pretenses Ukrainian servicemembers have taken prisoner citizens of Togo, a West African country, who had been fighting on the side of the Russian army. Among them are young students allegedly lured by Moscow under false pretenses. 4 295 24 Previously in trend: foreign mercenaries in russian army Captured Russian mercenaries

SSU exposes four torturers of Armed Forces of Ukraine in Luhansk region Ukrainian prisoners tortured in Luhansk region: four Russian torturers exposed, - SSU. PHOTO The Security Service of Ukraine has served a notice of suspicion to four former employees of the penal colony in Sukhodilsk who, after the occupation of Luhansk region, collaborated with the enemy and participated in the torture of Ukrainian soldiers. 2 430 8 Previously in trend: Torture of POWs in Russian prisons

Victoria Roshchyna’s body shows signs of torture Russians tortured Ukrainian journalist Roshchyna, some organs removed to hide brutal traces of torture - Prosecutor General’s Office Numerous signs of torture and ill-treatment were found on the body of Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchyna, who died in Russian captivity, including abrasions and hemorrhages on various parts of the body, and a broken rib. Experts also saw possible signs of electric shock. 7 056 32 Previously in trend: Death of Victoria Roshchyna

Russian surrenders to drone Occupier raises his hands up and surrenders to Ukrainian drone. VIDEO The occupier raised his hands up in the air and surrendered to the Ukrainian drone. 4 026 7 Previously in trend: captured occupiers

Drone operators rescue soldiers from captivity Drone operators freed three Ukrainian soldiers from captivity. VIDEO The UAV crews of the 1st Separate Tank Siversk Brigade forced the enemy to flee and abandon our troops by delivering precise payload drops. The "UAVs" then guided the soldiers to safety. 11 046 21 Previously in trend: Rescuing soldiers from captivity

war One against six: National Guard soldier single-handedly captured group of Russian stormtroopers near Siversk. VIDEO Ukrainian reconnaissance man Denys Melnychuk (call sign "Mel") performed a real feat near Siversk. A warrior of the "Power of Freedom" battalion of the 4th "Rubizh" National Guard Brigade single-handedly attacked the enemy position and captured six Russian stormtroopers. 11 120 16 Previously in trend: Situation at front

How many people went missing during the Russian war More than 60 thousand people are missing in Ukraine - Dobroserdov Currently, more than 60,000 missing persons are wanted. About 10 thousand of them are in captivity. 1 434 0 Previously in trend: Missed in action during the war

Special Operations Forces captured three Russian soldiers SOF fighters carried out successful raid on enemy positions and captured three ruscists. VIDEO The soldiers of the 6th Ranger Regiment of the Special Operations Forces (SOF) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine conducted a successful raid on the positions of Russian troops in one of the operational areas and captured three occupants. 3 748 1 Previously in trend: captured occupiers

Russian prisoner 16 years in high-security colony: for first time in Russia, military man is tried for voluntarily surrendering to Armed Forces of Ukraine In Russia, the state prosecution has requested 16 years in a maximum security colony for Russian serviceman Roman Ivanishin, who is accused of voluntary surrender to the Ukrainian Armed Forces for the first time in Russia. 13 472 32 Previously in trend: captured occupiers Case against occupier

The Special Operation Forces captured 14 Russians in the Kursk region SOF captured 14 Russian occupiers in Kursk region, including three officers. PHOTO In the Kursk region of the Russian Federation, units of the Special Operations Forces (SOF) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine captured 14 Russian invaders, including three officers. 8 059 28 Previously in trend: AFU captured occupiers in Kursk region captured occupiers

Photo exhibition in Brussels about journalists in captivity Photo exhibition dedicated to Ukrainian journalists held in Russian captivity opened in European Parliament. PHOTO The Imprisoned Freedom photo exhibition dedicated to Ukrainian journalists illegally held in Russian captivity was opened in Brussels. The opening took place in the European Parliament's information hub. 654 0 Previously in trend: Ukrainian journalists in Russian captivity

Captured Chinese soldier tells how he surrendered to the Ukrainian Armed Forces Times reported that one of Chinese fighting for Russia voluntarily surrendered to Ukrainian forces A Chinese soldier who signed a contract with the Russian army came to the positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Donetsk region at night and surrendered himself. 4 922 10 Previously in trend: Captured Chinese nationals Participation of Chinese nationals in the war against Ukraine

Ukrainian Armed Forces captured two Chinese citizens in Donetsk region Fighters of 81st SAB capture two Chinese nationals in Donetsk region: brigade told details of operation Soldiers of the 81st Separate Airmobile Slobozhanska Brigade of the Air Assault Forces recently captured two citizens of the People’s Republic of China who were fighting on the side of the Russian army in the Donetsk region. 12 894 92 Previously in trend: Captured Chinese nationals

war SOF seized important enemy documentation and captured occupier. VIDEO The soldiers of the 4th Special Forces Regiment of the Special Operations Forces conducted a brilliant operation that resulted in the destruction of enemy manpower and clearing of a part of the settlement. The work was carried out in close cooperation with artillery and UAV operators. 8 799 4 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Azov fighters take 20 Russians prisoner in Toretsk direction - video Azov Brigade fighters captured 20 Russian occupiers in Toretsk direction. VIDEO Soldiers of the 12th Special Forces Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine "Azov" captured 20 Russian invaders in the Toretsk direction. 9 302 22 Previously in trend: captured occupiers

National Guard soldier Petrovskyi before and after Russian captivity 1037 days and minus 40 kilograms: National Guard soldier Petrovskyi before and after Russian captivity. PHOTO During his time in Russian captivity, National Guard soldier Ivan Petrovskyi lost 40 kilograms. 11 431 39 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap

captured occupier National Guard captures five occupiers, one of them is "difficult soldier". VIDEO The National Guard captured five occupiers in one of the hottest areas. 20 685 13 Previously in trend: captured occupiers

Putin wants the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Kursk region to surrender Ukrainian Armed Forces units in Kursk region must "lay down their arms and surrender" – Putin. VIDEO Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has offered Ukrainian soldiers in the Kursk region to surrender, promising them 'guaranteed life and decent treatment'. 29 359 168 Previously in trend: UAF operation in the Kursk region Putin’s statements about Ukraine Putin’s demands regarding war in Ukraine

captured Soldiers of 5th SHMB captured two occupiers, seized Russian electronic warfare system and FPV drones. VIDEO The pilots of the 5th Separate Heavy Mechanised Brigade, having lost their drone in the grey zone, decided to return it. As a result, they returned with two captured occupiers, an enemy electronic warfare device "Kapyushon", three enemy Mavics and four enemy FPV drones. 7 266 9 Previously in trend: Situation at front Destruction of the occupiers

war Soldiers of 4th Battalion of Freedom Force of Rubizh National Guard captured two occupiers. VIDEO Soldiers of the 4th Battalion of the Freedom Force of the Rubizh National Guard captured two occupiers. The Russian servicemen chose life over senseless death and voluntarily surrendered to Ukrainian defenders. 3 293 9 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Repatriation of Ukrainian bodies: The Ministry of Internal Affairs told about identification Over past 4 months, Russia has handed over twice as many bodies as during full-scale war - Interior Ministry The register of missing persons already contains more than three thousand bodies that have not yet been identified. Over the past 4 months, Russia has handed over twice as many bodies to Ukraine as during the entire period of the full-scale invasion. 4 075 18 Previously in trend: repatriation of the bodies of fallen soldiers

prison, captivity of the Russian Federation 80% of repatriated bodies from Russian prisons show signs of torture – Interior Ministry 80% of bodies repatriated from Russian detention facilities and prisons show signs of torture. 3 071 14 Previously in trend: Torture of POWs in Russian prisons

captivity Soldiers of 5th SAB jump off vehicle and capture lone Russian standing in field. VIDEO Soldiers of the 5th Separate Assault Brigade of Kyiv captured a Russian invader in the middle of a field in the Kramatorsk direction. 12 624 25 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Wounded Russian soldiers surrendered after following instructions announced by drone. VIDEO Russian troops surrendered to the Ukrainian Armed Forces after receiving instructions from a drone. Upon hearing the audio commands, the occupiers laid down their weapons and surrendered to Ukrainian forces. Our soldiers not only ensured their safety but also provided medical assistance to the wounded. 5 828 10 Previously in trend: Situation at front

trump, zelenskyy Zelenskyy shows Trump photos of Ukrainian military before and after Russian captivity During a meeting at the White House, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy showed Donald Trump a photo of Ukrainian prisoners of war. 7 772 19 Previously in trend: Trump-Zelenskyy meeting

red cross provides condoms to russian prisoners of war Red Cross provides condoms to Russian POWs, while they complain about absence of Olivier salad on camp menu and lack of vitamins in medical unit. VIDEO Representatives of the international humanitarian movement Red Cross provide condoms to Russian POWs held in Ukrainian camps. 58 023 57 Previously in trend: Detention conditions of POWs

Budanov told which prisoners are difficult to exchange Budanov regarding prisoner exchange: Certain categories of prisoners have become ’problematic’ for both Ukraine and Russia The head of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov said that the exchange of certain categories of prisoners is difficult to perceive in the societies of Ukraine and Russia. 6 791 10 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap

POWs National Guardsman from Rubizh Brigade stormed dugout on his own and captured six Russian soldiers. VIDEO A soldier of the 4th Battalion, "Force of Freedom," of the 4th Brigade of the National Guard "Rubizh" launched a solo assault and stormed an enemy dugout where a group of Russian infantrymen was positioned. 12 247 38 Previously in trend: War

occupier He wanted to have Russian passport but ended up wounded and beaten by Russian commander: story of mercenary from Kyrgyzstan. VIDEO Kyrgyz citizen Altynbek Ibraimov joined the Russian forces to obtain citizenship. However, the promised "quiet service as a driver" quickly turned into a "meat assault," where he was abandoned. 4 662 13 Previously in trend: War

captivity, torture Former POWs will be able to receive disability status and state support - Ministry of Health In Ukraine, people who survived illegal detention and torture during the war will now be able to receive disability status and appropriate state aid. 777 4

assault Defence forces eliminate 8 occupiers during night assault in Donetsk region, capture 2 more. VIDEO Soldiers of the Bravo Special Forces Group, in cooperation with pilots and fire support, conducted a successful night assault on enemy positions in the Donetsk region. As a result, 8 enemy combatants were eliminated and two invaders were taken prisoner. The trenches were secured, and the enemy was demoralized. 6 298 5 Previously in trend: War

nine occupiers surrender Nine occupiers under white flag heading for captivity in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO A group of occupiers in the Pokrovsk direction raised a white flag and surrendered. 13 795 23

POWs How Ukrainian Defence Forces managed to neutralise group of Russian stormtroopers and find out information from occupiers. VIDEO Border guards of the "Forpost" brigade in the Vovchansk sector captured six Russian stormtroopers. 6 527 6 Previously in trend: War

POW One out of 30 Russian assaultmen survived – he was taken prisoner by our territorial defense forces in Siversk direction. VIDEO In the Siversk direction, soldiers of the 118th Separate Cherkasy Territorial Defence Brigade captured the only surviving Russian assaultman from a group of 30. 11 514 27 Previously in trend: War

Russians severely tortured American Hubbard in captivit Russians tortured 73-year-old American Hubbard, who was captured in Izium in 2022 - NYT Russian occupiers tortured 73-year-old US citizen Stephen James Hubbard, who was taken prisoner in Izium, Kharkiv region, in April 2022. 7 601 22 Previously in trend: War

Soldiers of the National Guard Brigade captured 6 Russians in the Pokrovsk direction Soldiers of NGU "Spartan" brigade captured six invaders in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO Soldiers of the 3rd Operational Brigade of the Spartan NGU replenished Ukraine's "exchange fund" with six Russian occupiers in the Pokrovsk direction. 7 912 11

Paratroopers captured 21 occupiers in Kursk region of Russia Ukrainian paratroopers capture 21 Russian servicemen in Kursk region. VIDEO Ukrainian paratroopers and adjacent units captured 21 Russian army servicemen in the Kursk region. 16 064 63

POW First, I shot myself in arm, then Russian command punished me, and I spent month in pit – stories of prisoners. VIDEO In the Pokrovsk direction, fighters of the 425th separate assault regiment "SKALA" (ROCK) captured two Russian servicemen from the 74th motorised rifle brigade of the Russian Federation. 5 545 10 Previously in trend: War

captivity Special Operations Forces capture North Korean soldier for first time in Kursk region. VIDEO For the first time, the Special Operations Forces captured a DPRK army soldier in Kursk region. 28 622 69 Previously in trend: War

captured Russian Russian prisoner tells about losses of DPRK military: "There were Koreans ahead of us, but I saw only dead ones". VIDEO Zlobin Andrey Valerievich from the 11th Separate Air Assault Brigade of the Russian Army was captured by Ukrainian paratroopers in the village of Makhnovka, Kursk region. 11 054 38 Previously in trend: War

POW Ukrainian drone dropped leaflet, and occupier, from Storm V unit, decided to surrender voluntarily. VIDEO In the Zaporizhzhia direction, Ukrainian soldiers captured a Russian soldier mobilised from among prisoners. Common Soldier German Koniakhin, born in 1970, a native of Bataysk, Rostov region, surrendered voluntarily after reading a leaflet dropped by a Ukrainian drone. 7 011 13 Previously in trend: War

captives Six soldiers of 425th Skala Battalion capture 8 Russian assaultmen near Pokrovsk. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers from the 425th Separate Assault Battalion "Skala" (Rock) near Pokrovsk, Donetsk region, captured 8 Russian invaders during combat operations. 9 030 9 Previously in trend: War

POW Special operations soldiers eliminate 20 occupiers and take another Russian invader prisoner. VIDEO Soldiers of the 3rd Regiment of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated 20 occupiers in the Zaporizhzhia direction and captured another Russian invader. 11 398 27 Previously in trend: War

war Ukrainian troops in Kursk region capture Russian prisoner mobilized for war. VIDEO A Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance group captured a serviceman of the Russian Armed Forces, who had previously served his sentence in a penal colony, in the area of Tiotkino, Kursk region. In a conversation with the Ukrainian military, the prisoner told about the lawlessness he faced in a Russian prison and how he was forced to take part in the war against Ukraine. 14 898 21

Houthis release crew of Galaxy Leader vessel seized in 2023 DIU and MFA evacuate three Ukrainian sailors held captive by Yemeni Houthis The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, evacuated three Ukrainian sailors, crew members of the Galaxy Leader cargo ship, who were held captive by Yemeni Houthis. 931 3