22. Detention of civilian leading to captivity in Russia.
Boromlia (Sumy)
LOCATION: Boromlia (Sumy)
DATE: March 15-March 21 (or 22), 2022
NUMBER OF WITNESSES: 1
SUMMARY: In March 2022, a family was forced to relocate when Russian forces set up firing positions adjacent to their yard. The husband, who went to check on the condition of the house, never returned. Three days later, his wife searched for him and discovered that he and another man had been detained and transferred to Belgorod, Russia. At the time of her testimony, he was still held captive in Russia
WITNESSES
The Witness of the incident was a female civilian, a resident of Boromlia, and the wife of the Victim.
VICTIMS
The Victim of the incident was a male civilian and resident of Boromlia who worked as a driver.
ALLEGED PERPETRATORS
as described by the Witness(es)
The perpetrators were male members of the Russian military who varied in rank.