Body of tortured Dnirorudne mayor returned from occupied territory
Source: Ivan Fedorov/Telegram
The Russian occupational troops have returned the body of Dniproorudne Mayor Yevhen Matveev, who died after he spent 2 years in captivity suffering from torture. His remains were handed over to Ukraine during the latest prisoner exchange.
Matveev was captured in February 2022, shortly after Russian forces occupied Dniproorudne in the Zaporizhzhia region. Revealing the tragic news, Zaporizhzhia regional governor Ivan Fedorov paid tribute to Matveev’s patriotism and sacrifice.
“Yevhen Serhiyovych was a true patriot, deeply dedicated to his country and his community. He stayed in the city during the occupation, working tirelessly to ensure the community’s needs were met, keeping people informed, and offering support despite the dire circumstances,” wrote the governor on Telegram.
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