The body of Yevgeny Matveyev, the mayor of the city of Dniprorudne in Zaporizhzhia, who was tortured in captivity, was returned - OVA.
The Russians seized the settlement at the end of February 2022, and later took its leader Matveyev prisoner. The Russians held the official for 2 years and 8 months and tortured him. The body was returned to Ukraine during the last exchange.
Yevgeny Serhiyevich was a true patriot, not indifferent to the fate of his country and his community. Always worked with people and for people, listened and helped everyone who needed it. He was strong-willed and principled. During the occupation, he did not leave the city or the people, he did everything to ensure the life of the community, constantly informed the population about and supported.
