SaralnamaCAMPUS NOTICE: Ukrainian journalist Dmytro Khyliuk released from Russian prison after 3.5 years. Part of rare civilian prisoner swap. Khyliuk detained in early days of invasion. Now calling families of other captives. Describes constant cruelty in captivity, including beatings and dog attacks. Lost 20kg in first months. Held with soldiers who faced worse treatment. Over 16,000 Ukrainian civilians still missing. Khyliuk's village has 43 men still held. Ukraine faces challenges in securing civilian releases. Khyliuk reuniting with family, adjusting to changed reality. (Updated 16 Sep 2025, 12:07 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- CAMPUS NOTICE: Ukrainian journalist Dmytro Khyliuk released from Russian prison after 3.5 years
- Part of rare civilian prisoner swap
- Khyliuk detained in early days of invasion