The Ukrainian marine infantryman, identified as Smiley, suffered nine months of physical and psychological torture as a Russian prisoner of war. Despite only receiving three months of rest and rehabilitation, he was ordered back to duty. Upon returning, he experienced intense combat training, which led to the emergence of his psychological and physical injuries. The Ukrainian government's rehabilitation program has been criticized for being inadequate, as it fails to address the lasting effects of the traumas experienced by prisoners of war. The prisoners have reported enduring horrific conditions, including relentless beatings, electric shocks, sexual violence, and mock executions. The Ukrainian government has acknowledged the insufficiency of care for former prisoners and has developed special centers for their treatment. The article sheds light on the severe mistreatment of Ukrainian prisoners of war and the challenges they face in their rehabilitation and reintegration into civilian life.