Denys Kostev recounts survival during Russian occupation of Ukraine

Ukrainian orphans Russian occupation Crimea Kherson wartime survival

Denys Kostev, a Ukrainian orphan, describes his experience surviving the Russian occupation of southern Ukraine. Originally living in an orphanage in Kherson, Kostev was forcibly transferred to the Luchisty summer camp in Russian-annexed Crimea as the war intensified.

To avoid physical assault or imprisonment, Kostev says he acted as a pro-Russian poster child, appearing in numerous videos for Russian television networks. Now residing in Kyiv, Kostev has escaped Russian control and is preparing to join the fight for Ukraine.

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Crimea · Denys Kostev · Kherson · Russia · Ukraine

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[● 3 SOURCES] Kostev has escaped Russia and is currently in Kyiv preparing to fight for Ukraine. stvincenttribune.com · antiguatribune.com · www.aljazeera.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Denys Kostev stated he adopted a pro-Russian persona in media to ensure his survival during occupation. stvincenttribune.com · antiguatribune.com · www.aljazeera.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Kostev was forcibly transferred from an orphanage in Kherson to a summer camp in Russian-annexed Crimea. stvincenttribune.com · antiguatribune.com · www.aljazeera.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Kostev appeared in videos for Russian television networks while living under occupation. stvincenttribune.com · antiguatribune.com · www.aljazeera.com

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‘I wanted to live’: A Ukrainian orphan’s journey through Russian occupation - St. Vincent Tribune – Daily St Vincent And The Grenadines News [stvincenttribune.com]

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‘I wanted to live’: A Ukrainian orphan’s journey through Russian occupation - Antigua Tribune – Daily Antigua & Caribbean News, Global Headlines & Insights [antiguatribune.com]

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‘I wanted to live’: A Ukrainian orphan’s journey through Russian occupation [www.aljazeera.com]

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