Abuse Victim Speaks To Newsy About Attack By Russian Troops

The transcript describes the harrowing experience of townspeople and patients at a mental health facility in Ukraine during the Russian occupation. Initially, the facility was seen as a refuge, but it was soon overtaken by Chechen forces who used the occupants as human shields. The director, Marina Hertzka, recounts the terror and survival efforts, including being forced to record propaganda. Despite the dire conditions, including lack of power and water, some managed to survive until ambulances could evacuate them. The facility now stands empty, with ongoing fears of unexploded munitions and potential return of Russian forces.

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