Russians hold 232 residents of Zaporizhzhia Oblast in captivity

Oleksandr Starukh, Head of Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration, has reported that the Russian invaders hold more than 230 residents of the region as hostages.

Source: Starukh on Telegram

Quote: "During the 9 months of the war, numerous citations of human rights violations and violence were documented. 573 of our compatriots were captured by Russia, 232 are still hostages. Concurrently, international oversight and watchdog organisations demonstrate their helplessness regarding these violations of the rights to life and safety."

Background: On 6 December, Ukraine brought back 60 soldiers from captivity, among them were defenders of Mariupol. 

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