men’s last words. The men did not answer him, instead continuing to beat him until he fell unconscious. They then threw him into a car and drove away. Ruslan’s mother, Raisa, was left devastated and in shock. She did not know where her son was being taken, or if he was even alive. This incident is just one example of the systemic terror that Russians are carrying out in the occupied part of Kherson Oblast.
The Russian attacks in Ukraine have resulted in numerous casualties and injuries, with civilians bearing the brunt of the violence. The city of Sumy was particularly hard hit, with houses coming under attack and several people killed or injured. Other cities, such as Zaporizhzhia and Kryvyi Rih, also experienced missile strikes that resulted in casualties. The use of drones by Russian forces has further escalated the conflict, with Ukrainian forces downing a significant number of them, but still suffering casualties as a result of drone attacks.
The Russian attacks have not only caused loss of life and injuries but have also led to significant damage to infrastructure and property. Houses, critical infrastructure facilities, cars, water, and gas pipelines have been damaged as a result of the attacks. The indiscriminate nature of the attacks has resulted in civilian casualties and widespread destruction, further exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. The targeting of settlements, including regional centers, has resulted in the displacement of populations and loss of livelihoods for many Ukrainians.
The case of Raisa Rusnak and her son Ruslan highlights the personal impact of the Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilians. The brutal beating of Ruslan, followed by his disappearance, has left his mother in a state of shock and uncertainty. The lack of information about his whereabouts and his condition has added to the trauma experienced by his family. This type of targeted violence and terror by Russian forces is indicative of the larger pattern of human rights abuses and violations being carried out in the occupied territories of Ukraine.
The situation in Ukraine remains dire, with the conflict showing no signs of abating. The ongoing Russian attacks continue to cause death, injury, and destruction, with civilians bearing the greatest burden. The international community has condemned the Russian aggression and called for a peaceful resolution to the conflict, but the violence persists. The Ukrainian people continue to suffer as a result of the conflict, with no end in sight to their plight. The world must continue to stand in solidarity with Ukraine and support efforts to bring an end to the violence and achieve lasting peace in the region.
