Ukrainian Journalist Found Dead with Missing Eyes and Brain After Torture in Russian Prisons
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April 30, 2025 10:00
zaporizja/taganrog - Viktoria Rosjtsjyna, a Ukrainian journalist missing since August 2023, was brutally tortured in Russian prisons, discovered dead with missing eyes and parts of her brain. The shocking discovery sheds light on her harrowing ordeal.
Ukrainian Journalist Tortured and Killed in Russian Prisons
Viktoria Rosjtsjyna, a Ukrainian journalist who disappeared in August 2023 while investigating in occupied territory, was found dead with severe torture marks after being transferred to Ukrainian authorities.
Discovery of the Body
In February, Ukrainian authorities received the bodies of 757 fallen Ukrainian soldiers from Moscow, among which was Viktoria's body hidden under the code 'NM SPAS 757', revealing signs of brutal torture.
Details of Torture
Her body exhibited numerous signs of torture, including bruises, a broken tongue bone, and burn marks on her feet, indicating the use of electric shocks. Parts of her brain, eyes, and throat were missing, possibly removed by Russians to conceal torture evidence.
Investigation and Reconstructing Events
Forbidden Stories shed light on the torture Viktoria endured while investigating secret locations of Russian abuses in Ukraine. Witnesses described her ordeal, including electric shocks and transfer to a Russian prison, where she weighed only 30 kilograms.
Mysterious Death
Despite being declared dead on September 19, 2024, the exact cause of Viktoria's death remains unknown. Investigations continue into her disappearance on September 8, raising questions about her fate.