Ukrainian prisoners of war have said they were subjected to torture, a BBC investigation has heard

Ukrainian prisoners of war have said they were subjectec
to torture, including frequent beatings and electric
shocks, while held in Russia, a BBC investigation has
heard
A dozen former captives described extreme violence and
ill-treatment, apparent violations of international
humanitarian law Many of them surrendered in the city
of Mariupol last year
They were taken to a detention facility in the southern
Russian city of Taganrog before being released in
exchanges
Russia's defence ministry did not respond to several
requests to comment on the allegations It has
previously denied torturing or mistreating captives