These heroes of the Azov Uprising survived the hell of the Olenivka and are now finally with their wives and children.

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Four years have passed since the explosion at the occupied Olenivka detention facility, where Russia held Ukrainian soldiers captured from the steel plant 'Azovstal,' the last stronghold of defenders in Mariupol. According to Ukrainian data, Moscow had promised the soldiers they would remain alive, not be tortured, and be quickly exchanged. Instead, in the night of July 29, 2022, an explosion occurred in one of the barracks, killing at least 50 Ukrainian soldiers and injuring over 140. Nine of the injured later died due to lack of medical care, according to the Office of the Chief Prosecutor of Ukraine. Dmitro, a member of the territorial defense, and Volodimir, a soldier from the 'Azov' brigade, were among the prisoners during the terrorist attack. Dmitro was exchanged in autumn 2022, while Volodimir spent more than four years in captivity and returned this summer. Their stories were shared by their wives through the initiative The Reckoning Project, which documents war crimes. Dmitro recounts his experiences defending Mariupol, including hiding in basements during Russian air strikes, preparing food on fire, melting snow for water filtered through a medical mask, and hearing the哭

Bias read (Progressive): The article presents a strongly critical perspective toward the actions of the Russian military, emphasizing the suffering of Ukrainian soldiers and civilians under occupation. It highlights the failure of Russian authorities to provide adequate medical care and the brutal conditions faced by captor