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Russian forces use sexual torture as systematic weapon against Ukrainian men
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A Wall Street Journal investigation finds Russian forces have systematically used sexual violence against Ukrainian men in captivity since 2022, with testimonies from POWs and UN investigators confirming the pattern.
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Russian forces use sexual torture as systematic weapon against Ukrainian men
A Wall Street Journal investigation, based on testimonies from Ukrainian prosecutors, UN investigators and former prisoners of war, reveals that Russian forces have systematically used sexual violence as a weapon of war against Ukrainian men since the 2022 invasion. Former POW Serhii Boychuk recounted being beaten and raped with bottles and sticks during over two years in Russian captivity. The report documents multiple cases of sexualised torture in Russian-run detention facilities, aligning with broader allegations of systematic abuse.
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