“They Wanted to Execute and Hang Us: How Russians Abuse Azov Fighters | Defense of Azovstal”
This is a powerful personal story of captivity, survival, and inner strength.
Valerii Horishniy, callsign “Yarylo,” spent years in russian captivity, including the notorious Donetsk torture prison Izolyatsia. He speaks openly about torture, hunger, psychological pressure, faith, reincarnation, signs, and the moments that helped him endure and stay human.
This interview is not just about war — it is about dignity, resilience, and the mindset that keeps a person unbroken even in the darkest conditions.
🔻 In this video:
• How life in Russian captivity actually looks from the inside
• What helped prisoners survive mentally and not lose themselves
• The role of leadership during the defense of Azovstal
• A unique story of an American citizen imprisoned in Donetsk