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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Lori Hinnant,Evgeniy Maloletka and Vasilisa Stepanenko

10 torture sites in 1 town: Russia sowed pain, fear in Izium

Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved

A deep sunless pit with dates carved into the brick wall. A clammy underground jail that reeked of urine and rotting food. A clinic, a police station and a kindergarten.

These were among the 10 Russian torture sites located by Associated Press journalists throughout the Ukrainian city of Izium. Torture in Izium was arbitrary, widespread and absolutely routine for both civilians and soldiers during the six months the Russians controlled the city, an AP investigation has found.

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