Electric shock, beating, choking — Russian commander tortured civilians in occupied Oleshky, prosecutors say

Ukrainian prosecutors have charged a Russian commander with torturing civilians in Oleshky, where two local residents were detained and subjected to severe abuse. The commander, part of the 247th Air Assault Regiment, allegedly used electric shocks and physical violence to extract information. One victim suffered serious injuries, including fractured ribs and jaw, leading to gangrene. The investigation revealed a pattern of torture by Russian soldiers in the region, coinciding with the anniversary of Kherson's liberation from Russian control. Over 55,000 criminal offenses related to human rights violations have been reported in Kherson Oblast since the invasion began.