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Inside the Basement Where an Entire Ukrainian Village Spent a Harrowing Month in Captivity

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Svitlana Oslavska

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When Russia invaded Yahidne, residents were forced into a basement for nearly a month, living in poor conditions.

Inside the Basement Where an Entire Ukrainian Village Spent a Harrowing Month in Captivity

The Ukrainian village of Yahidne was one of the first places invaded by Russian troops in the early days of the war. Residents were forced into the basement of the local school for nearly a month, where conditions were deplorable. 17 people died in Yahidne during the occupation.


This media project was created for TIME. It's available in English and Ukrainian.


Svitlana Oslavska is a TRP Researcher.

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