The issue of Ukrainian civilians illegally detained by Russia remains a pressing concern, with international bodies like the UN and International Red Cross Comitee can’t influence Kremlin authorities. According to Ukraine’s human rights commissioner, Dmytro Lubinets, only a few dozen civilians have been released so far, highlighting the challenging nature of securing their freedom.
The situation is complicated by Russia’s attempts to classify some detained civilians as prisoners of war, which Ukraine and international organizations argue is both illegal and dangerous.Detention of civilians must adhere to strict rules under the Geneva Conventions and cannot be used as punishment.
However, reports suggest that Russia is detaining civilians arbitrarily, often without clear reasons, targeting volunteers, journalists, and teachers among others. The scale of the problem is significant, with satellite imagery revealing the transformation of civilian buildings into high-security detention centers in occupied areas.
UKRAINE IN FLAMES project is created by Ukraine Crisis Media Center and NGO “Euroatlantic Course”. We are aiming at searching a loud support for Ukraine in the war started by Russia on the 24th of February 2022.
If you want to support Ukraine against Russian aggression, check the link with recommendations by Ukraine Crisis Media Center – https://uacrisis.org/en/help-ukraine.
NGO Euroatlantic Course collects donations to support Ukrainian Army and civilians – https://eac.org.ua/en/main-page/.
How you can help Ukraine against Russian aggression:
Come back alive – https://bit.ly/3Ct6O2L (works directly with the command and personnel of military units, purchasing infrared thermal imaging cameras, night vision goggles, hemostatics etc);
UNITED 24 – https://bit.ly/3M2mXiT (launched by the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy as the main venue for collecting charitable donations in support of Ukraine. Funds will be transferred to the official accounts of the National Bank of Ukraine and allocated by assigned ministries to cover the most pressing needs)
Army SOS – https://bit.ly/3UYK168 (manages purchases of necessary ammunition, shields, intercommunication and reconnaissance facilities, etc. and delivers all goods directly);
Vostok SOS – https://bit.ly/3Ruut75 (raising funds for various needs of the army).
