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Arsenii and Yulia's story: Life after Azovstal

May 24, 2024
Arsenii Fedosiuk, a former lieutenant in Ukraine's Azov Brigade, shares his harrowing experience of imprisonment and torture by the Russians. His wife, Yulia, joins the campaign to free POWs. They discuss survival, resilience, the Mariopul siege, call signs inspired by literature, emotional turmoil of captive families, navigating perceptions, politics, and the strength shown by captives.
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  • Arsenii endured torture in Russian captivity, highlighting brutal conditions faced by Ukrainian prisoners of war.
  • Yulia's advocacy and resilience demonstrate commitment to releasing prisoners and seeking justice.

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The Experience of Asene and Yulia Fadosuk in Captivity

Asene and Yulia Fadosuk share their harrowing experiences during their time in captivity in Russian forces. Asene, a former Zov battalion fighter, was imprisoned in Olanevka and endured tortures and interrogations, while Yulia, his wife, worked tirelessly to campaign for the release of other prisoners. The couple describes the physical and mental toll of captivity, including poor nutrition, beatings, and interrogations, highlighting the brutal conditions faced by Ukrainian prisoners of war.

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