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The topic of captivity remains a significant concern in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Recent news highlights various incidents, including the confirmation by the "Skelia" regiment of its fighters being captured in Kostiantynivka. Additionally, a successful operation liberated a Ukrainian soldier from four years of Russian captivity, emphasizing the challenges and efforts in the face of war. Reports reveal alarming mistreatment of prisoners, such as journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna who suffered severe injuries while detained by Russian forces. Furthermore, Ukraine's strategic operations, such as those in the Sumy sector, resulted in the capture of Russian servicemen, illustrating the ongoing complexities of war-related captivity. Overall, the focus on captivity underscores the harsh realities of the conflict and the ongoing endeavors to support those held against their will.
What actions are being taken to support Ukrainian captives?
Efforts to support Ukrainian captives include strategic military operations for their liberation, negotiations for prisoner exchanges, and comprehensive care post-release. Government agencies and international bodies are actively involved in these efforts to ensure the captives' safe return and well-being.
How have Ukrainian forces captured Russian servicemen?
Ukrainian forces have employed strategic military tactics, including sabotage operations and coordinated assaults, to capture Russian servicemen. These efforts are part of broader military strategies to weaken enemy forces and gather intelligence.
What challenges do released captives face upon returning?
Released captives often face numerous challenges, including physical and psychological trauma, reintegration into society, and the need for ongoing medical and mental health support. Programs are in place to assist them in overcoming these hurdles and rebuilding their lives.
How does captivity impact the families of those detained?
Families of captives experience significant stress and emotional strain due to uncertainty about their loved ones' safety and well-being. Support networks aim to provide psychological assistance and legal support to help these families cope with the situation.
What legal actions are taken against war crimes related to captivity?
Legal actions against war crimes related to captivity involve documentation of incidents, gathering of testimonies, and collaboration with international judicial bodies. These efforts aim to hold perpetrators accountable and seek justice for victims of unlawful detention and mistreatment.
News captivity
"There isn’t single Azov fighter in today’s prisoner exchange," Prokopenko said, calling for change in approach to securing release of prisoners The commander of the 1st Corps of the Ukrainian National Guard, ‘Azov’, Brigadier General Denys (Redis) Prokopenko, stated that there were no ‘Azov’ fighters amongst the Ukrainians released from Russian captivity on Wednesday, 19 August. 2 528 25 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap
Prisoner exchange takes place: Ukraine brings 103 soldiers home. VIDEO&PHOTOS Today, 19 August 2026, another prisoner exchange took place between Ukraine and the Russian Federation. 4 532 17 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap
National Guard soldier to be tried for collaborating with occupiers in captivity and aiding in torture of Ukrainian prisoners A Ukrainian National Guard servicemember who was held captive by Russia collaborated with Russian officials, provided information about other prisoners of war, and facilitated their torture. He also agreed to join the Wagner Group, but did not have time to do so because he was returned to... 2 358 5 Previously in trend: Disclosure of collaborators
At least 375 Ukrainians died in Russian captivity. They were subjected to torture – Lubinets The deaths of at least 375 Ukrainian citizens in Russian captivity have now been officially confirmed. Their bodies were returned home as part of "on the shield" exchanges. They were Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilian hostages. 1 092 8 Previously in trend: Detention conditions of POWs Torture of POWs in Russian prisons
Civilian was held in basement for 36 days without food or water: SSU has charged two captured occupiers The Security Service and the Public Prosecutor’s Office have gathered evidence against two Russian military personnel who abducted and imprisoned a civilian from the Kharkiv region during fighting in the north of the region in April 2026. The perpetrators held him in the basement of a seized... 2 112 6 Previously in trend: captured occupiers
SOF operators captured Russian soldier from Transnistria and obtained valuable intelligence. VIDEO Operators from the 4th SOF Regiment carried out a raid on an enemy position and took a prisoner. 8 275 14 Previously in trend: captured occupiers Ukrainian special forces in Russian rear
"Skelia" regiment has confirmed that its fighters were taken prisoner in Kostiantynivka: circumstances of incident are being investigated The 425th Separate Assault Regiment ‘Skelia’ is aware of the information circulating on Russian media outlets regarding the capture of the regiment’s servicemen in Kostiantynivka. Work is currently underway to establish all the circumstances of the incident. 26 826 142 Previously in trend: Kostiantynivka direction
As part of rescue operation, soldier from Airborne Assault Forces was freed after four years in Russian captivity. VIDEO+PHOTOS As part of a special rescue operation, a soldier from the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ Airborne Assault Troops, who had been held captive by the Russians for four years, has been successfully returned to territory controlled by Ukraine. 5 800 3 Previously in trend: Return from occupation
Special operation in Sumy sector: our sabotage and reconnaissance unit cleared Russian observation post and captured five occupiers. VIDEO In the Sumy sector, a Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance unit carried out a successful special operation, resulting in the destruction of a Russian occupation forces’ observation post and the capture of five Russian servicemen. 3 535 6 Previously in trend: captured occupiers
Mykola Bruiev, defender of Mariupol and member of Azov battalion, died in Russian captivity as result of torture Mykola Bruiev, a fighter with the Azov Brigade and a defender of Mariupol, known by the call sign ‘Brusha’, has died in Russian captivity. 6 152 27 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine
Ukraine has already returned more soldiers from Russian captivity than are still in captivity, - Lubinets The number of Ukrainian defenders who have already been released from Russian captivity currently exceeds the number of servicemen who remain in captivity. 1 143 8 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap
Two captives after abduction: Russian soldiers convicted of crime against farmers in Donetsk region. VIDEO Two farmers from the Bakhmut district endured unlawful detention, interrogations under threat, being transported blindfolded, a journey lasting several days through occupied territory, and being taken prisoner again. 2 570 1 Previously in trend: Investigation of Russian war crimes
Roshchyna was broken occipital bone while in Russian captivity, - National Police While holding Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchyna at Pretrial Detention Center No. 2 in Taganrog, Russian occupiers inflicted serious injuries on her, including a fractured occipital bone. 3 856 7 Previously in trend: Death of Victoria Roshchyna
95% of Ukrainian prisoners in Russia undergo torture, - Verkhovna Rada Russia is currently holding approximately 7,000 Ukrainian prisoners of war, and more than 95% of them are subjected to torture and ill-treatment. 798 11 Previously in trend: Torture of POWs in Russian prisons
Russians tortured Mariupol defender, "Azov" Oleksandr Krokhmaliuk, in captivity Russian invaders tortured Ukrainian defender and Azov fighter Oleksandr Krokhmalyuk while he was in captivity. 7 513 14 Previously in trend: Torture of POWs in Russian prisons
Severe psychological distress, injuries and illnesses: Lubinets spoke about civilians released from Russian captivity. PHOTOS Today, as part of the exchange, in addition to military personnel, seven Ukrainian civilians were released—civilians whom the Russians had effectively abducted from their homes. 3 896 14 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap
Prisoner exchange takes place: 175 military personnel and seven civilians freed, — Zelenskyy. PHOTOS Today, 11 April 2026, a prisoner exchange took place between Ukraine and the Russian Federation. 175 servicemen were released from enemy captivity. 6 592 14 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap
Paratroopers of 81st Separate Airmobile Brigade capture 6 occupiers in Sloviansk direction. VIDEO Paratroopers of the 81st Separate Airmobile Brigade of Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine captured six Russian servicemen in the Sloviansk direction, who voluntarily laid down their arms. 3 082 1 Previously in trend: captured occupiers
DIU soldiers captured two occupiers in Zaporizhzhia sector. VIDEO Soldiers from the "Stugna" unit, part of the "Timur Special Forces" of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, captured two Russian Federation servicemen whilst carrying out stabilisation operations in the Zaporizhzhia sector. 4 210 1 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction
Seizure of Ukrainian vessel "Sapphire" and capture of civilians: three Russian servicemen to face trial, – National Police. PHOTOS Ukrainian law enforcement agencies have concluded the pre-trial investigation into the unlawful detention of the crew of the civilian vessel "Sapphire" at the start of Russia's full-scale invasion. 2 185 5 Previously in trend: Russia’s attack on civilian vessels
Drones and ground robotic systems are taking Russian soldiers captive, - Forbes Ukrainian drones and ground-based robotic systems are increasingly forcing Russian soldiers to lay down their arms, and sometimes capture the enemy without the involvement of live military personnel. 1 301 0 Previously in trend: captured occupiers
More than 8,000 Ukrainians returned from captivity over four years – Coordination Headquarters Over four years since the start of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine, 8,050 Ukrainians have been returned from Russian captivity. 598 1 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap
Armed Forces of Ukraine in Lyman direction captured two Russians during infiltration attempt, - Demchenko On February 19, Ukrainian defenders captured two Russian soldiers who were attempting to infiltrate Ukrainian combat positions in the Liman direction. 1 270 0 Previously in trend: captured occupiers
In Taganrog pretrial detention centre, Roschyna tried to cut her veins in front of guards to get psychologist to see her, - former prisoner A Ukrainian man released from Russian captivity, known by the pseudonym "Brytva," said that journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna was subjected to psychological pressure while being held in a Taganrog detention centre, was repeatedly placed in solitary confinement, and attempted to harm herself after... 3 979 7 Previously in trend: Death of Victoria Roshchyna
Vitalii Shpytalnyi, border guard from Chernihiv region, returned from captivity after holding his position single-handedly for three days. PHOTO During the exchange, Vitalii Shpytalnyi, a border guard from the city of Borzna in the Chernihiv region, who was captured in May 2024, returned home from Russian captivity. Prior to this, the soldier had single-handedly been holding his position for three days. 3 573 6 Previously in trend: Rescuing soldiers from captivity
Myroslav Chornomor, defender of Mariupol sentenced to life imprisonment by occupiers, released from captivity. PHOTO Myroslav Chornomor, a defender of Mariupol from the Lysianska community in the Cherkasy region, who had previously been sentenced to life imprisonment by the occupiers, has been released from Russian captivity. 4 087 15 Previously in trend: Rescuing soldiers from captivity
Russians used drone to eliminate their accomplice, who was going to surrender to soldiers of 24th SMB. VIDEO Russian troops continue to demonstrate "barrage tactics," killing their own soldiers for attempting to save their lives. According to Censor.NET, a dramatic video has been published online showing the occupiers' massacre of one of their own soldiers. 9 657 19 Previously in trend: captured occupiers
FPV drones of Armed Forces of Ukraine saved Ukrainian soldiers from captivity near Pokrovsk: enemy group destroyed. VIDEO Near Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast, drones saved Ukrainian soldiers from captivity. 10 059 13 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction
Media identified Russian surgeons who had burned "Glory to Russia" on body of Ukrainian prisoner. PHOTO The inscription "Glory to Russia" and the letter Z on the body of Ukrainian prisoner of war Andrii Pereverzev were made during an operation at the largest hospital in Donbas – the "Donetsk Clinical Territorial Medical Association" (DOKTMO). This inscription could have been left by Russian... 29 399 51 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia
Soldiers of 63rd SMB neutralised 65 occupiers in Lyman direction: four were taken prisoner. VIDEO Over the past day, in the Lyman direction, fighters of the 63rd separate mechanised brigade neutralised 65 Russian soldiers, four of whom were taken prisoner. 3 577 3 Previously in trend: captured occupiers Hostilities in Lyman sector
Over 10,000 Russian soldiers have been captured during full-scale war, - Coordination Headquarters The ‘I Want to Live’ project has published comprehensive statistics for the first time on more than 10,000 Russian servicemen who were captured during the full-scale war against Ukraine. The data shows a sharp increase in the number of prisoners, an increase in the proportion of foreign... 3 422 10 Previously in trend: captured occupiers
In 2025, 10 exchanges were carried out, 2,080 military personnel and 230 civilians were returned from captivity, - Coordination Headquarters The current year, 2025, has been a record year in terms of the number of Ukrainian people who have been returned home from Russian captivity. 447 0 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap
Children among civilians taken from Hrabovske. Russia also captured 13 Ukrainian servicemen, Zelenskyy says Among the 52 civilians whom Russian occupiers took out of the village of Hrabovske in Sumy region were children. Ukrainian servicemen were also taken into Russian captivity. 9 376 304 Previously in trend: Russia evacuated 50 civilians
Occupiers shot Ukrainian prisoner of war in Sviato-Pokrovske, Donetsk region - DeepState In Sviato-Pokrovske, southwest of Siversk (Donetsk region), the enemy shot a Ukrainian soldier after taking him prisoner. 3 516 2 Previously in trend: Execution of Ukrainian POWs
Azovstal marine Oleksandr Savov, who returned from Russian captivity eight months ago, has died. PHOTO Ukrainian marine Oleksandr Savov has died; this spring he returned from Russian captivity after almost three years in detention. 7 991 13 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine
Defence forces captured 21 Russian soldiers in Donetsk region – Azov. VIDEO Ukrainian Defense Forces troops operating in the defensive sector of brigades of the Azov 1st Corps of the National Guard captured 21 Russian servicemembers in the Dobropillia and Kostiantynivka directions. 8 456 30 Previously in trend: captured occupiers
Captured North Korean soldiers ask to be handed over to South Korea, - media The captured North Korean soldiers, who were taken prisoner by Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region, are in a psychologically unstable state and have attempted to harm themselves. One of them drew a portrait of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in his cell. 7 068 21 Previously in trend: DPRK forces
"Enei" fighters destroy enemy positions in Toretsk and capture occupier: "What are you, cop?". VIDEO A unit of the "Enei" Special Operations Battalion of the National Police’s "Liut" Brigade successfully completed a combat mission in Toretsk, Donetsk region. 6 997 6 Previously in trend: Situation at front
Wanted to surrender: occupier killed by his own invaders. VIDEO The "South" Joint Forces Group has released footage showing a Russian soldier being killed by his own army while attempting to surrender to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 7 036 12 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers
Mayor of Dniprorudne Matvieiev was tortured in captivity and died from multiple injuries and wounds on 7 September 2024, - Office of Prosecutor General Russians tortured Yevhen Matvieiev, mayor of Dniprorudne in Zaporizhzhia region, to death while he was in captivity. He died from multiple injuries and wounds. 3 627 12
Armenian, Buryat, Nenets, Tajik and two Yakuts: fighters captured six Russian occupiers. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers captured six occupiers, among whom there were no ethnic Russians. 12 618 79 Previously in trend: captured occupiers
Release of three Ukrainian OSCE staff members from Russian captivity is our top priority, - Sampietro The issue of releasing three Ukrainian citizens who worked in the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission from Russian captivity remains a priority. 792 4 Previously in trend: Ukrainians in Russian captivity
Border guards from "Hart" brigade captured two Russian soldiers in Kharkiv region. VIDEO+PHOTOS In Kharkiv region, border guards of the "Hart" brigade captured two Russian soldiers who were building fortifications on Ukrainian territory. 2 316 4 Previously in trend: Situation at front
Indian recruited by Russians surrenders to Ukrainian Armed Forces: "I didn’t want to fight, I wanted to escape". VIDEO A 22-year-old Indian citizen named Majoti was captured by the Ukrainian military. He agreed to serve in the Russian army to avoid a seven-year prison sentence. 4 813 15 Previously in trend: Captured Russian mercenaries
Defence forces eliminated 50 occupiers and captured another 8 in village of Sichneve in Dnipropetrovsk region. VIDEO The Ukrainian Defence Forces have released footage of successful assault operations by the 141st Separate Mechanised Brigade in the village of Sichneve in the Dnipropetrovsk region. The operation resulted in significant enemy losses. Soldiers of the "Shkval" assault unit eliminated 50 Russian... 5 861 7 Previously in trend: Situation at front
Occupier joined assault troops instead of going to prison — now he is giving "interviews" in captivity. VIDEO The occupier Sergey Shevkuta from Mozdok, Russia, who was facing a prison term for "weed", found himself in the realities of typical Russian assaults. 2 640 6 Previously in trend: captured occupiers
Tuva-born occupier surrenders to Ukrainian border guards in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO In the Pokrovsk direction, servicemen of the rapid response commandant’s office of the Chernihiv Border Detachment captured a 31-year-old Russian citizen from the Republic of Tuva, with the call sign "Taiga." 4 689 30 Previously in trend: captured occupiers
PACE called on Russia to release 26 Ukrainian journalists from captivity. PHOTOS The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe has called on Russia to release 26 Ukrainian journalists from captivity. 476 0 Previously in trend: Ukrainian journalists in Russian captivity
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