
Held by Russia as prisoners of war, two Ukrainian helicopter pilots recount their time in captivity
CNN
On March 8, three Ukrainian military helicopters were shot down as they returned from a combat mission inside Russian-occupied territory. The only two pilots to survive were badly injured and taken prisoner by Russian forces.
In a lengthy interview with CNN, the two pilots alleged that they were subjected to more than a month of abuse and threats while in Russian custody, before being part of a prisoner exchange.
Russia's Ministry of Defense has not responded to CNN's requests for comment.
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