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.

Published 4 months ago · Washington, United States

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

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4 months ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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The Hill

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

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 last week with nine other prisoners who went to help Ukraine fight off Russian invaders.

4 months ago·Washington, United States

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