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Ukraine: six employees of Poltava prison to face trial for torturing an incarcerated person
An indictment has been sent to court against six employees of the Poltava Penitentiary Institution, who are accused of torturing an incarcerated person. Among the defendants are the head of the department and a junior inspector, who face a long prison sentence.
Source: UNN (12/09/2025)