Summoned by Russia near the Kerch Strait, SBShunik said he was a prisoner of war during an interrogation

Russians seized from ships / REUTERS

Russian prisoners of war captured by Andriy Drach, SBU officer, who considers himself a prisoner of war.

See also Another Ukrainian sailor declared himself a prisoner of war in the Russian Federation [19659007] The prisoner of war's lawyer Artem Pepa indicated on this page of his Facebook page [19659008] "Today, an investigation was opened on my client, Andriy Drach, SBU employee, who was aboard the IABC" Nikopol "., Stating that he considered himself as prisoner of war, refused to testify in the remaining cases ", – wrote the lawyer.

He added that the captive was feeling well, expressed his gratitude for the help given to all volunteers, his mood was positive. "It's a big hello to my parents and loved ones, I hope to return home quickly!" Said Pep.

As reported by UNIAN, on the morning of November 25, Russia blocked the passage through the Kerch Strait to the Ukrainian tug "Jani Kapu", as well as the ships " Berdyansk "and" Nikopol ", who made a planned transition from Odessa to Mariupol. While leaving the Kerch Strait, Russian ships opened fire on Ukrainian ships already returned to Odessa without receiving any information on the possibility of crossing it.

The occupants captured 24 Ukrainian soldiers. Three of them were injured. Ukrainians were accused of illegally crossing the Russian border (Part 3 of Article 322 of the Russian Criminal Code, up to six years' imprisonment). All the prisoners were arrested by the so-called Crimean "court", after which they were taken to the Moscow headquarters "Lefortovo" and "The sailor's silence".