The execution of Ukrainian prisoners of war by Russian forces is escalating, with at least 147 confirmed cases since the start of the full-scale invasion, including 127 in 2023 alone. Ukrainian sniper Oleksandr Matsievsky became an emblematic figure after a…
Russian troops report the capture of a village in eastern Ukraine as Ukrainian drone strikes lead to temporary closures of three Russian airports. In a rare meeting, officials from both Russia and Ukraine exchanged letters and packages for prisoners of…
In Syria, families struggling to identify loved ones released from the brutal regime of Bashar al-Assad face a grim reality. Many released prisoners exhibit severe psychological trauma due to torture and mistreatment during their captivity, particularly from the infamous Saydnaya…
Mariana Mamonowa, a 32-year-old Ukrainian medic, shares her traumatic experience of being captured and tortured by Russian forces in a Donetsk prison. As one of the 95% of Ukrainian prisoners reportedly tortured, Mamonowa recounts her horrific conditions, including starvation, inhumane…
In a Ukrainian prison, foreign fighters from countries like Nepal and Sri Lanka recount their harrowing experiences. Lured by promises of high pay and safe work, they found themselves on the frontlines instead. Many face dire situations, unyielding conditions, and…
Percy Chafer, a 104-year-old WWII veteran, recently uncovered the fate of his cousin Fred Stredder, who went missing during the war. The revelation came through documents from The National Archives that detailed Fred’s experiences as a prisoner of war. The…
