Mykhailo Dianov was one in every of 205 Ukrainian prisoners of battle launched on Wednesday.

Shocking photos of a Ukrainian soldier who survived Russian captivity have surfaced on social media. The Ukrainian defence ministry shared the images of Mykhailo Dianov on Twitter and known as him one of many fortunate ones regardless of him showing emancipated and with accidents on his face and arms. 

“Ukrainian soldier Mykhailo Dianov is among the fortunate ones: in contrast with some of his fellow POWs, he survived Russian captivity,” the defence ministry wrote within the caption. “This is how Russia “adheres” to the Geneva Conventions. This is how Russia continues the shameful legacy of Nazism,” it added. 

Ukrainian soldier Mykhailo Dianov is among the many lucky ones: in distinction with a few of his fellow POWs, he survived russian captivity. This is how russia “adheres” to the Geneva Conventions. This is how russia continues the shameful legacy of Nazism. pic.twitter.com/cJpx7ZWQYo

— Defense of Ukraine (@DefenceU) September 23, 2022

According to Telegraph, Mr Dianov was detained earlier this yr after preventing to defend the Azovstal metal works in Mariupol. He was one in every of 205 Ukrainian prisoners of battle launched on Wednesday. 

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Mr Dianov’s newest photos present him emancipated, lined in scars and bruises on his arm and face. His sister, Alona Lavrushko, reportedly knowledgeable that Mr Dianov is presently in Kyiv Military Hospital, the place he stays in a severe situation and would require long-term therapy. 

Ms Lavrushko stated that shrapnel in his brother’s arm was pulled out “without anaesthetic, without anything, using rusty pliers”. She acknowledged that Mr Dianov’s arm is lacking 4cm of bone as a result of inhumane circumstances he confronted in Russian captivity. 

“The doctor in the military hospital has taken a look at him. They’re not going to operate on him just yet; he needs to gain some weight first. That’s the main thing because he can’t be operated on in his condition. It could be dangerous for his health. So he has to recover now and gain strength. His physical condition is serious, of course,” Ms Lavrushko added, as per the outlet. 

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However, she additionally stated that Mr Dianov is mentally very robust. “He is extremely happy that he is back. He says, ‘I am walking and breathing clean free air,'” Mr Lavrushko stated. 

Money is now being raised to assist Ms Lavrushko pay for her brother’s medical charges. Mr Dianov’s daughter has began a fundraiser for the soldier’s therapy and rehabilitation.