A Ukrainian mother shares her traumatic experience of being raped and tortured by Russian militants, highlighting the ongoing violence in the region.
Donbas: A Ukrainian mother named Natalia Vlasova has bravely shared her horrific story of being gang-raped by 15 Russian militants. This all happened back in 2018 when she was kidnapped in the Donbas region.
She described the unimaginable torture she endured, including having her teeth filed down and being electrocuted. It’s just gut-wrenching to hear how she was treated by these men.
Natalia identified one of her main torturers, Vasyl Yevdokimov, who was a key figure in a secret torture prison called Izolyatsia. She recalled how he personally inflicted pain on her in the most brutal ways.
What’s even more chilling is that her captors threatened her 5-year-old daughter, Yulia, saying they knew where she went to nursery. They even joked about sending her a booby-trapped toy. Can you imagine the fear that must have caused?
Sadly, Natalia’s testimony was largely ignored during her trial, where she was sentenced to 18 years in prison on absurd terrorism charges. It’s just so unfair and heartbreaking.
Her case is part of a larger pattern of accusations against Russian forces using sexual violence as a weapon of war. It’s a grim reality that many are facing in this conflict.
Despite the trauma she endured, Natalia’s story sheds light on the ongoing violence and the need for justice. It’s a reminder of the resilience of those who suffer in silence.
