In Poltava region, a minute of silence was observed to honor the memory of defenders, members of volunteer formations, and civilians who were executed, tortured, or died in captivity.
This was reported by the Poltava Regional State Administration on Telegram, according to Ukrinform.
“Today we remember those who suffered inhuman torture in captivity, those who died without surrendering to the enemy, all those who were killed by the Russians because they refused to be broken. We honored the bright memory of each and every one of them with a moment of silence,” the statement said.
The RMA recalled that three years ago, Russia carried out a terrorist attack in the Olenivka colony. At least 53 Ukrainian defenders were killed and more than 130 were wounded.
“We will never forget or forgive the enemy’s crimes against humanity. We are doing everything at all levels to ensure that those responsible for the killings and torture are brought to justice and that our people return home,” said Volodymyr Kohut, head of the Poltava Regional State Administration.
As reported by Ukrinform, on July 28, the Verkhovna Rada established a Day of Remembrance for the Defenders of Ukraine, members of volunteer formations, and civilians who were executed, tortured, or killed in captivity.
Source: Poltava region honors memory of executed, tortured, and killed in captivity
