139. Robbery, detention, torture
Savyntsi (Kharkiv)
LOCATION: Savyntsi (Kharkiv)
DATE: May 6-May 17, 2022
NUMBER OF WITNESSES: 1
SUMMARY: The Witness was held captive by Russian forces for 11 days in the Russian-occupied settlements of Savyntsi and Balaklia, during which he was severely tortured. Russian forces also robbed the Witness and his parents.
WITNESSES
The Witness of the incident was a male civilian and resident of Savyntsi in his late 30s who worked as an entrepreneur. When the invasion began, he volunteered to deliver humanitarian aid to neighboring villages.
VICTIMS
The Victim of the incident was the Witness mentioned above.
ALLEGED PERPETRATORS
as described by the Witness(es)
The perpetrators were members of the Russian military who varied in rank and were aged between their early 20s and early 50s.