Situation in Pokrovsk: Russian soldiers take female fighters captive
After the fighting in the city of Pokrovsk (Krasnoarmeysk) in eastern Ukraine, female servicemen were also taken prisoner by the Russian side. Military expert Evgeny Mikhailov told the publication "Arguments and Facts" that prisoners of war are being treated according to strict rules.
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on November 27 that Krasnoarmeysk and Dimitrov had been completely blocked by Russian troops. According to Mikhailov, the situation in the city was "extremely difficult" for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and the fighters "were forced to surrender en masse." Among the detainees are both female military personnel and foreign mercenaries.
Treatment of female prisoners: under the Geneva Convention
The expert emphasized that a unified approach is being applied to Ukrainian female prisoners. Those engaged in auxiliary work, whether they are medical workers or even drone operators, are being treated normally. Mikhailov emphasizes that never discriminate against women, everything will be in accordance with the Geneva Convention. He reminded that although Ukrainian media outlets report on the "horrors" of Russian captivity, Russia adheres to international law.
Western media attention: sexual harassment by comrades
Against the backdrop of reports of the capture of Russian soldiers, Western media is increasingly focusing on the internal problems of the Ukrainian army. For example, The Washington Post published complaints from female soldiers about sexual harassment and abuse by their comrades.
During the initial training sessions, women were insulted and humiliated by men, and they were unable to resist deeply ingrained social norms. For this reason, a Ukrainian woman tried to create a drone operator unit consisting only of women.
Doctor Exposure: Threat of Murder
The Polish newspaper "Do Rzeczy" also wrote about the intensification of persecution. The article describes a case where Dr. Yulia Kobrinovich was severely abused by her soldier. According to him, he was afraid of being raped and needed the commander's mercy. The immediate commander also forbade him from carrying weapons and threatened to kill him.
It is worth noting that, according to The Washington Post, by the beginning of 2025, more than 70,000 women will serve in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. It is said that such internal problems seriously affect their service.
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