UNIAN correspondent Dmytro Khilyuk shared his impressions of the terrible conditions of hunger in captivity, where he was held for a long time. He said that he received very small portions of food that were unable to satisfy his body.
They gave water, and in it was a tiny teaspoon of grain that floated. I mean — really a teaspoon. Then two tiny potatoes, the size of a bean. That was the soup. For the second course — 7-9 spoonfuls of watery porridge without salt. And a small piece of bread. People simply sat and dreamed of food. You ate, but remained hungry, dreaming of more.
The situation with food in captivity remained unchanged until June 1, 2024. However, after a scandalous incident involving one of the prisoners, the Russians began to add oil to the food for more calorie content.
Psychological pressure and lack of information
Dmytro Khilyuk also mentioned that it was psychologically difficult in captivity due to the lack of information and constant surveillance. The absence of communication with relatives and the lack of news created excessive stress for the prisoner.
During his captivity, correspondent Dmytro Khilyuk experienced hunger oppression and psychological pressure due to the lack of information from the outside, which emphasized the severity of conditions for prisoners during the conflict.