I was in Olenivka

During the defense of Mariupol, Vitaliy helped civilians to leave the city, which was under fire. On one of these volunteer trips, he was detained by enemy soldiers. After interrogation, the russians decided to move him deep into the occupied territory.

Vitaliy was sure everything would be okay because he was just a volunteer. However, he was horrified to learn that he would be taken to the notorious prison – Olenivska colony.

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