# How a Ukrainian escaped Russian occupation — twice

https://mins.news/en/item/33374

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-08-26 16:28 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/how-a-ukrainian-escaped-russian-occupation-twice/

> Kruk says he spent his formative years in Donetsk Oblast under Russian occupation and got out twice. His account covers Russia’s forced mobilization, passportization and propaganda, along with FSB filtration during his exit from the occupied territories.

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