Over 200 Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) have died in Russian captivity since the full-scale invasion, with evidence suggesting systematic abuse and medical neglect. Autopsy reports and testimonies from fellow POWs contradict official Russian causes of death, indicating violence and torture. One case highlights Serhii Hryhoriev, whose death certificate cited a stroke, while a Ukrainian autopsy revealed fatal abdominal trauma. The Ukrainian government and human rights groups accuse Russia of concealing war crimes through body mutilation and delayed repatriation, while Russia denies the accusations. The deaths add to mounting evidence of Russia's systematic brutalization of Ukrainian POWs.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.