A ruthless torturer, known as “Dr Evil”, was revealed through her prisoner of war testimonies Ukrainewho suffered horrific torture in his hands in her prison Russia.
More than 150 former prisoners From Ukraine, released in the context of exchanges, they worked with independent journalists to identify the man behind the horror. Prisoners’ testimonies report that they were shocked, beatings and sexual abuse by “devil“Of Russia.
This is the perverted doctor with the name Ilya Sorokin34 years old, who worked in a medical unit serving the hell of a penitentiary facility on the Russian side of Mordobia.
His actions were not just inhumane – were deadly. Ukrainian soldier, Volodymyr Yukhymenko, died After torture, with symptoms of pneumonia, signs of abuse, fractures and internal bleeding.
Journalists from the Schemes research team and Current Time have gathered evidence from testimonies, social media and public videos. One of them shows him clearly involved to a formal event for the Day of medical service – And so his identity was confirmed, as the OCCRP showed.
Dozens of former prisoners they recognized him Immediately: “This is Dr Evil,” they said.
Today, Sorokin has changed post, since he is now working in the Russian army. When the journalists came into contact with him, he tried to refuses any involvement. However, the elements are unmistakable. He was there. It was him. And was responsible for the nightmare who lived at least 177 Ukrainian prisoners of war.
Shocking testimonies of horror
According to Daily Mailwitnesses described the horror they experienced in the hands of the ruthless “Dr. Evil ».
“Almost everyone, according to Ukrainian officials who interviewed them when they returned home said that they said that tortured and underwent ruthless physical and psychological violence“, Reports the exhibition, which received testimonies by nearly 50 former prisoners.
And adds: ‘they have described uncontrolled sexual violence – rape threats, beatings aimed at their genitals – and psychological torture, such as virtual executions.
They said that their they were forced Stand up up to 16 hours a day, listen to loud Russian patriotic songs for equally long periods (or 24 hours consecutive, if they were in the wing of punishment) and sometimes to sing with him Russian national Hymn, with hands in the hearts. “
They were told that the doctor was the worst torturer. ‘She was wearing white coat and usually hid his face behind a medical mask or a balaclava, but the prisoners said his voice was unforgettable“, The report said.
«Was maniac, and screaming“One of them said. Stood out for ‘unnecessary sadism and the betrayal of medical ethics. “
Forced them to spread out their hands and then bullied by electric shock or left them faint after taser use.
“He made the prisoners bark and crawl like dogs or crawling like roasters. A prisoner of war was barking very well and forced him to constantly. “
Former war prisoner Yulian Pylypey said: “The doctor was shouting:”You, bark!“. He made them shout: ‘Glory to Russian medicine!“, While those who did not call it were facing electric shocks.
His past and denial
Ilya Sorokin, is one married father of two childrenwho lives in Potomac, 19 miles from prison – hell. ‘Social media shows Sorokin as Nostalgia of the Soviet Union And proud of his role, “the report says.
And continues: ‘Supports the war And she poses in military clothing, shares chauvinist memes and shows comedic sketches for the holidays. “
One journalist arrived near him and said, “Ukrainian soldiers … they recognize you as the person who tortured and hit them.”
He replied: “This cannot be true. I don’t work there” He closed the phone and blocked the number, but his face and voice were confirmed by many former victims of sick violence of.