Ukrainian journalists were fed a spoonful of gruel a day: shocking testimony.

According to inkorr.com: UNIAN correspondent Dmytro Khilyuk recounted the horrific conditions of hunger he experienced during his prolonged captivity. According to him, the portions of food were so small that they could not satisfy his needs.

They gave water, and in it was a tiny teaspoon of grains, which floated. I mean — really a teaspoon. Then two potatoes, the size of a bean. That was the soup. For the second course — 7-9 spoons of watery porridge without salt. And a small piece of bread. People just sat and dreamed of food. You ate, but still remained hungry, dreaming of more

The situation with food in captivity remained unchanged until June 1, 2024. However, after one scandalous incident involving a captive, the Russian side began to add oil to the dishes to increase their caloric value.

Psychological pressure and lack of information

Dmytro Khilyuk also noted that being in captivity was difficult from a psychological point of view: the lack of information and constant surveillance created additional tension. The lack of communication with loved ones and news only worsened the stress for the captives.

During his captivity, Khilyuk felt the heaviness of hunger and psychological pressure due to the lack of external information. This experience highlights the difficult conditions faced by captives during the conflict.

In the conditions of war and captivity, questions of humanity and human rights become especially important. It is crucial for the public to be aware of such atrocities, as information can change the situation and draw attention to the problem. Dmytro Khilyuk's experience is a testimony to the horrific realities faced by many people in similar circumstances.