Ukrainian woman said her Russian captors mocked her execution and forced her to dig her own grave

Wed, 04/19/2023 - 15:13

A Ukrainian serviceman stands in a basement which, according to Ukrainian authorities, was used as a torture cell during the Russian occupation, in the retaken village of Kozacha Lopan, Ukraine, Sept. 17, 2022.
AP Photo/Leo Correa, File

A Ukrainian woman recounted her harrowing experience of Russian captivity to US lawmakers.
During a hearing Wednesday, the woman described being tortured and abused by Moscow's troops.
She testified that she endured mock executions, beatings, and was cut with knives.

A Ukrainian woman delivered harrowing testimony to US lawmakers on Wednesday about her experience being held captive by Russian soldiers. She recounted scenes of torture, physical abuse, and mock executions.