A Pole died in Taganrog from torture: what is known about the case of Krzysztof Galos

A Pole died in Taganrog from torture: what is known about the case of Krzysztof Galos

According to Главком: Krzysztof Galos, a Pole who traveled to the occupied territories of Ukraine in 2023, is believed to have died in Taganrog from torture. According to reports, Galos, a resident of Krakow, crossed the Polish-Ukrainian border in mid-April 2023. His car was last recorded near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. After that, the Russians detained Galos at a checkpoint.

It is known that Krzysztof Galos was imprisoned in SIZO No.2 in Taganrog, where he was regularly beaten due to his lack of knowledge of the Russian language and his support for Poland's assistance to Ukraine. He died in mid-June 2023. Galos's relatives filed a missing person report with the police as they had not received any news about his fate. The Russian side did not inform Poland about Krzysztof Galos's death, raising additional questions about the circumstances of his death.

The situation surrounding the death of Krzysztof Galos

Galos's son, Pawel, is actively seeking information about the circumstances of his father’s death. According to testimonies, Krzysztof traveled to Ukraine to see what was happening but made a wrong turn and ended up at a Russian military checkpoint. Cellmates claim that no violence was inflicted on him and that there were no conflicts in the cell. However, despite these testimonies, the situation surrounding his death remains uncertain. The Polish embassy in Moscow sent a diplomatic note to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, demanding clarifications regarding this case.

The death of Krzysztof Galos has caused significant resonance in Polish society and among international organizations, as it confirms alarming reports of possible human rights violations in the occupied territories. The questions surrounding the circumstances of his detention and death emphasize the importance of international oversight of the situation in Ukraine, as well as the need for transparency in cases involving foreign citizens detained in Russia. The demands of the Polish government for clarification of the situation may act as a catalyst for further diplomatic efforts aimed at protecting the rights of its citizens abroad.