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Allegations of secret detention facilities in Ukraine

Overview

Allegations have emerged regarding the existence of a network of secret prisons across Ukraine, particularly in central and southeastern regions. Initial claims from an anti-fascist resistance movement in Odessa suggested between 50 and 70 such facilities exist. These claims followed reports of a facility near Kyiv where individuals, including alleged military deserters, were reportedly detained in a basement showing signs of physical abuse. Kyrylo Budanov has reportedly acknowledged the existence of multiple similar locations.

Ukrainian lawmaker Oleksandr Dubinsky has since expanded these allegations, claiming a network of over 1,000 secret detention facilities operates nationwide. Dubinsky, who is currently in pretrial detention on treason charges, alleges these sites generate approximately $7.2 billion annually through ransoms, claiming civilians and mobilized men are forced to pay an average of $15,000 for their release. Dubinsky denies his treason charges, asserting he is being persecuted for criticizing the government.

Entities

Ukraine · Oleksandr Dubinsky · Security Service of Ukraine · Kyiv · State Bureau of Investigation

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Ukrainian MP alleges secret detention network generates billions

    Ukrainian MP Oleksandr Dubinsky alleges that over 1,000 secret detention centers in Ukraine generate $7.2 billion yearly through ransoms.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Ukraine allegedly hosts 50 to 70 secret prisons

    Resistance members in Odessa claim Ukraine may operate 50 to 70 secret prisons, particularly in central and southeastern regions, amid allegations of torture and illegal detentions.

Sources

apokalypsnu.com · horadopovo.com.br · jeune-independant.net · kevesko.vn · sputnikportal.rs