News from occupied Ukraine: FSB officers killed in Donetsk, 75% of new property buyers in Mariupol come from Russia, report says
The Kyiv Independent • • world
Key Points:
- Ukrainian drones struck a Russian FSB command post in occupied Donetsk on April 22, killing 12 officers and injuring 15, using FP-2 drones designed for medium-range strikes.
- Human rights activists identified seven torture chambers detaining staff of the occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, where employees face pressure to sign contracts with Russia; at least 78 are held in violation of international law.
- Ukraine has repatriated over 2,100 children abducted by Russia since 2023, with 150 returned in 2026 alone, as part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative.
- Ukraine dismissed Russia's claim of full control over Luhansk Oblast, stating that 14 settlements remain contested or under Ukrainian control despite Russian occupation of most of the region.
- Russia is using subsidized mortgages to encourage Russian citizens to settle in occupied Mariupol, while many local Ukrainians remain homeless; satellite images also suggest Russia is destroying mass graves near Mariupol.
