This Is How It Was: A Ukrainian Officer's 691 Days In Russian Prisons

Serhiy Kazimir, a Ukrainian officer, stood against Russia’s aggression in 2022, only to be captured during a reconnaissance mission on March 11. Imprisoned for 691 days, he was liberated in a prisoner exchange on January 31, 2024. While some of his comrades remain captive, Serhiy’s story of survival and resilience comes to light. Vahur Laiapea, an Estonian documentary filmmaker and prolific author, has ventured into Ukraine fifteen times since the war’s onset, capturing the human side of co...