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Ukrainian Journalist Dies in Russian Detention Amid Torture Claims

12/12/2025

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Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna died in detention in Russia on September 19, 2024, with signs of torture on her remains.
Mykyta Semenov witnessed her transport to Sizo-3 prison in Kizel.
He described her deteriorating health during transport, noting she was on a hunger strike.
Roshchyna had been promised release in a prisoner exchange but was moved to Kizel, where she survived eight days.

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Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna died in detention in Russia on September 19, 2024, with signs of torture on her remains.
Mykyta Semenov witnessed her transport to Sizo-3 prison in Kizel.
He described her deteriorating health during transport, noting she was on a hunger strike.
Roshchyna had been promised release in a prisoner exchange but was moved to Kizel, where she survived eight days.