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U.S. captives ‘prayed for death’ on brutal ride from Ukraine

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Alex Drueke, a U.S. military veteran, was released last week with nine other prisoners. They were among hundreds of Americans who went to Ukraine early on to help in the fight against Russia. On June 9, they were captured during a reconnaissance mission associated with Ukraine's international legion.

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Decatur Daily

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U.S. captives 'prayed for death' on brutal ride from Ukraine

TUSCALOOSA — Even after three months of captivity that included execution threats, physical torture, solitary confinement and food deprivation, it was the ride to freedom that nearly broke Alex Drueke, a U.S. military veteran released late last month with nine…

4 years ago·Decatur, United States

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Alabama men held captive 'prayed for death' on brutal ride from Ukraine

Alex Drueke says he and Andy Huynh endured three months of execution threats, physical torture, solitary confinement and food deprivation.

4 years ago·Birmingham, United States

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U.S. captives 'prayed for death' on brutal ride from Ukraine

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Even after three months of captivity that included execution threats, physical torture, solitary confinement and food deprivation, it was the ride to freedom that nearly broke

4 years ago·Bowling Green, United States

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