This is Mykhailo Dianov — two years after surviving Russian captivity. He lost 4 cm of bone and endured torture. Freed in 2022 with 215 Mariupol defenders, he now helps other veterans rebuild their lives. As of June 2025, 8,000 Ukrainian soldiers are still in Russian captivity.
Ukrainian soldier survived torture, now helps others; 8,000 still captive
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