Captured

Stories

“Can They Even Be Called Normal People?” The Story of Mariupol Marine Ivan Nakonechnyi’s More Than Three Years in Captivity.

“The garden yielded so abundantly, as if it were weeping.” In memory of Serhii Hryhoriev, who was tortured to death in captivity.

Stus Saved Him in Captivity. The Story of “Hospitallers” Medic Serhii Kovalov “Bizon,” Who Left Azovstal, Survived a Russian Prison with a Bullet in His Heart, and Returned to His Home Battalion.

“In captivity, they asked why we had jumped on the Maidan. I was only 12 then.” The story of Mariupol defender Dmytro “Boomer,” who has fought with Azov since the age of 18, returned to the unit after captivity, and rose from soldier to lieutenant.

A Bird in the Sky. The Story of Svitlana Vorova, a Woman from Odesa and Defender of Azovstal, Who Returned from Captivity to Continue the Work of Her Son, Who Was Killed in the War — Defending Ukraine in the Azov Brigade

“‘What, Bastards, Have You Had Your Fill of Ukrainian Land?!’ Through Belarus and Crimea Back to Mykulychi: The Story of a Civilian Tractor Driver from the Kyiv Region Who Was Held Captive”

Her Battle for Mariupol: Yuliia Horoshanska Fought in the ATO, Endured Azovstal, Captivity and the Olenivka Terrorist Attack — and Now Has to Prove in Court That She Defended Her Hometown

“Only those who died have earned the right to rest. Everyone else must work for Victory.” The story of Azov soldier Vlad Zhaivoronok, who miraculously survived captivity after being wounded at Azovstal.

“Every morning in prison, I recited the Ukrainian national anthem and ‘Song of the Towel.’ Azovstal defender Artem Dubyna survived a severe injury, returned from captivity, and is determined to keep moving forward.

“Tomorrow I’m leaving for Donetsk region. So give birth to our son today.” In memory of marine soldier Yevhenii Hladii, who was killed in captivity.

The “Hollywood Story” of Marine Mykhailo Rotar: From Mariupol Through Captivity, Torture, and Two Terrorist Attacks Back to the Ukrainian Armed Forces

“Maxim Is 20: Four Concussions, Injuries, Azovstal, Captivity.” The Story of a Family Whose Three Sons Took Up the Defense of Ukraine

“Russians Asked What ‘Nava’ Means — I Told Them It Meant Nothing Good for Them.” Valeriia Subotina on Captivity, Azovstal, Her Hometown of Mariupol, Her Killed Husband, and Victory.

“The Colony Commander Said: ‘Forget All Agreements on Leaving Azovstal.’” How Kyiv Resident Volodymyr Nesmachnyi Flew into Besieged Mariupol and Spent 400 Days in Captivity.

Two Penal Colonies in Nine Months, a Pack of Cigarettes for $100: The Story of 20-Year-Old National Guard Conscript Danylo Chebotariov’s Captivity

“In the Helicopter to Azovstal, I Was Afraid of One Thing: Throwing Up on the Guys Next to Me.” Nurse Nadiia Yarish on the Siege of Mariupol, Captivity, Service After Captivity, and Her Hopes for Victory.

Ryzhulia Returns from Captivity: Combat Medic and Marine Anna Olsen on the War in Mariupol, Imprisonment in Russia, and Her Release

The Anesthesiologist from Azovstal: Military Medic Oleksandr Demchenko Survived a Unique Hospital in a Bunker and Russian Captivity