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Ukraine Charges Two Russians, Including a Medic, Over Torture of Ukrainian POWs at Vladimir Prison Colony
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Ukrainian authorities have charged two Russian nationals, including a prison medic, in absentia over the alleged torture and mistreatment of Ukrainian prisoners of war held at a penal colony in Russia's Vladimir region.
The announcement was made by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) on July 13.
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According to investigators, the alleged crimes took place at Correctional Colony No. 7 in Russia's Vladimir region. The suspects are identified as prison medic Vyacheslav Cherdantsev and Yaroslav Kirilov, an inmate at the facility who authorities say cooperated with the prison administration.
The investigation alleges that Cherdantsev deliberately denied Ukrainian prisoners of war access to necessary medical treatment, including for serious injuries sustained during torture.
“In addition, the medic failed to provide prisoners of war suffering from infectious diseases with the necessary medication and treatment, and deliberately housed sick prisoners together with healthy ones,” the SBU said.
Investigators also accuse Kirilov of participating in the collective beatings of Ukrainian prisoners.
According to the SBU, acting on instructions from prison officials, Kirilov held Ukrainian prisoners in cells under inhumane conditions, including depriving them of food and warm clothing during the winter months.
Ukrainian law enforcement agencies allege that both suspects acted in coordination with the colony's deputy head for security and operational work, Oleksii Khavetskyi, and operative officer Hryhorii Shvetsov, who had previously been charged in connection with the same case.
Cherdantsev and Kirilov have been charged in absentia. The charges carry a maximum penalty of 12 years' imprisonment under Ukrainian law.
The case comes as Ukrainian officials continue to draw attention to Russia's treatment of both prisoners of war and civilians in captivity.
According to documented evidence presented by Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha during an event in Brussels focused on EU support for securing the release of detainees, Russia is unlawfully holding at least 1,878 Ukrainian civilians.
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