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Ukrainian Woman Escapes Rape by Detained Russian Soldier

6/21/2026

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The victim escaped after Vyacheslav Dubenko was detained for desertion.
A 21-year-old Ukrainian woman abducted from Kharkiv was held in Belgorod, raped by Dubenko, and fled in September 2023.
She begged commanders to intervene after Dubenko threatened family.
Dubenko locked her in a house with barred windows, removed phone and allowed only night outings.
After her escape, Dubenko responded with a laughing emoji and claimed she left voluntarily, which she denies.

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Story summary

The victim escaped after Vyacheslav Dubenko was detained for desertion.
A 21-year-old Ukrainian woman abducted from Kharkiv was held in Belgorod, raped by Dubenko, and fled in September 2023.
She begged commanders to intervene after Dubenko threatened family.
Dubenko locked her in a house with barred windows, removed phone and allowed only night outings.
After her escape, Dubenko responded with a laughing emoji and claimed she left voluntarily, which she denies.