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Ukrainians, regardless of age, gender, and profession, were abducted or persecuted in all territories occupied by Russia. Over 80% of these individuals experienced violence and were illegally detained in inhumane conditions, as reported by the Media Initiative for Human Rights (MIHR).

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Initially, people were held at pumping stations, enterprises, in railway station buildings, schools, etc. Russians also kept Ukrainians in pits at their own positions or in the middle of fields. Subsequently, the prisoners were transferred to police stations, temporary detention facilities, or prisons in the temporarily occupied territories (TOT). Later, the occupiers attempted to transfer as many civilians as possible to Russia.

According to the MIHR, Russia currently holds at least 1,908 Ukrainian civilians. There, Ukrainians can remain for years without any legal status or/ and incommunicado (without the ability to contact their relatives). Russia is initiating criminal cases against some individuals on fabricated charges. During their detention, people are tortured to confess to “crimes” they did not commit, as well as for the amusement of their captors.

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