# Testimony of Ukrainian Prisoners: Freed American Subjected to Torture in Russian Prison

Ukrainian prisoners who were detained alongside an American citizen in a Russian prison reported that he was beaten and sexually humiliated by Russian guards.

Ukrainian prisoners who were detained simultaneously with an American citizen in a Russian prison have reported that he was beaten and sexually humiliated by Russian guards. This report was published by the BBC on October 23, 2026.

Published: 2026-10-23T20:22:23+00:00
Updated: 2026-10-24T07:02:11+00:00
Verification: unconfirmed

## Sources
- BBC World: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx7vpmn6qzmlo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss