WorldRussia plans new prison complex in occupied Kherson Oblast

Russia plans to build seven large prison complexes across Russia and occupied Ukraine by 2035, including one in occupied Kherson Oblast, with combined capacity exceeding 20,000 people. The plans come as Russia expands detention infrastructure in occupied territories; a Kyiv Independent investigation found facilities in Crimea were used to unlawfully detain and abuse Ukrainian civilians.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-09-16 13:33Original