243. Detention and torture of civilian. Vasylivka (Mykolayiv)

243. Detention and torture of civilian

Vasylivka (Mykolayiv)


LOCATION: Vasylivka (Mykolayiv)

DATE: June 18 – 24, 2022

NUMBER OF WITNESSES: 1

SUMMARY: On June 18, 2022, Russian forces detained a male civilian at his home and imprisoned him, first in Snihurivka and then in Kherson, until June 24. While in captivity he was interrogated, beaten, and subjected to a mock execution, during which he was strangled.

WITNESSES

The Witness of the incident was a male civilian and resident of Vasylivka who worked as a farmer.

VICTIMS

The Victim of the incident was the Witness mentioned above.

ALLEGED PERPETRATORS

as described by the Witness(es)

Russian forces who wore green military uniforms, helmets, balaclavas, and tactical glasses. The Witness believes they were part of the Russian National Guard.