Ukrainian hero returns home after 884 days in Russian captivity / The New Voice of Ukraine

Azovstal defender comes back home (Photo: Facebook Район in ua — National network of hyper local media)

City of Zdolbuniv in Rivne Oblast welcomed Azovstal defender Artur Niverchuk, who endured an unimaginable 884 days in Russian captivity, local media Rayon in ua wrote on Dec. 28.

Artur Niverchuk was taken prisoner in May 2022 during the siege of Azovstal. He was held in eight different Russian prisons, including the infamous high-security Black Dolphin facility in Orenburg Oblast, where he spent a year after being unjustly sentenced to life imprisonment on his birthday on Nov. 14, 2023.

He returned on Dec. 27 and was greeted with applause, heartfelt cheers, and songs of pride and gratitude. The crowd sang the Ukrainian national anthem and a Christmas carol, Nova Radist Stala, in his honor.

“Thank you for supporting me and coming together like this,” Niverchuk said, addressing the community that gathered to celebrate his return.

“I love you all — you’re the best.”

Released in a prisoner exchange in October 2024, he is now undergoing rehabilitation after enduring horrific conditions in Russian captivity.

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After enduring 884 days of captivity in Russia, Ukrainian hero and pilot Nadiya Savchenko has finally returned home to her homeland. Savchenko, who was captured by Russian forces in 2014 and sentenced to 22 years in prison on trumped-up charges, was released as part of a prisoner exchange between Ukraine and Russia.

Savchenko, who became a symbol of Ukrainian resistance during her time in captivity, has been hailed as a national hero upon her return. Her courage and defiance in the face of adversity have inspired countless Ukrainians to stand up against Russian aggression and fight for their freedom.

As she stepped off the plane in Kyiv, Savchenko was greeted by a crowd of supporters waving Ukrainian flags and chanting her name. She addressed the crowd, thanking them for their unwavering support and vowing to continue fighting for Ukraine’s independence.

Savchenko’s return marks a new chapter in Ukraine’s ongoing struggle for sovereignty and self-determination. Her resilience and determination serve as a reminder that the spirit of the Ukrainian people cannot be broken, no matter how long they are held captive.

Welcome home, Nadiya Savchenko. You are truly the new voice of Ukraine.

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