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Azov Regiment Soldier Oleksandr Ishchenko Dies from Blunt Force Trauma in Russian Captivity

Aug 7, 2024, 10:40 AM

A forensic examination has revealed that Ukrainian prisoner of war Oleksandr Ishchenko, a soldier of the Azov Regiment, died in Russian captivity due to severe chest injuries from blunt force trauma, including multiple rib fractures and shock. Ishchenko, who was 55 years old, had been held for over two years. The deputy commander of the Azov brigade, Sviatoslav Palamar, described Ishchenko's death as 'another brutal murder of a Ukrainian POW.' The incident occurred amidst ongoing prisoner swap negotiations between Russia and the West.