Mykolaiv residents meet two soldiers released from captivity

A rally was held in Mykolaiv to support Ukrainian soldiers held in Russian captivity and considered missing. During the event, the townspeople greeted two soldiers who returned home from captivity.

This was reported by Suspilne.Mykolaiv.

About 250 Mykolaiv residents, including relatives and friends of the defenders, took part in the event in support of the captured and missing soldiers. This event not only marked the return of two soldiers, but also reminded of those who are still in Russian captivity. Residents of the city expressed their solidarity with the families of the soldiers, emphasizing how important it is to fight for the release of every prisoner.

In Mykolaiv, on August 31, people came out with flags, slogans, and photos to remind them of those who are in captivity or missing. The participants also congratulated the six soldiers released from captivity on their return. In total, the event was attended by about 270 people.

Svitlana, the mother of the missing man, says her son disappeared in April 2025 while performing a combat mission in the Belgorod region. She hopes he is alive and will return home. "I heard that there were cases when people didn't know anything for three years, and then they found him. So I keep walking around, hoping that my son is alive, maybe in captivity somewhere. And I ask God to let him come home," she says.

On Independence Day, Odesa was reminded of the prisoners of war. Activists noted that prisoners of war and civilian hostages should not be forgotten. The organizer of the action, Victoria, emphasized that captivity is a daily horror for thousands of Ukrainians. According to her, more than 16,000 civilians are held in Russian prisons, and tens of thousands of soldiers are still missing.

Катерина Глушко