Vlad Buriak, a 16-year-old, was captured by Russian forces while trying to evacuate from Melitopol during the war in Ukraine. He endured psychological and physical torture in a prison, where he was forced to clean torture chambers. After 90 days in captivity, he was released thanks to efforts from his family and Ukrainian officials. The article discusses the broader issue of child abductions by Russia, with estimates of 20,000 children deported, and the challenges of reintegrating these children into Ukrainian society. It highlights the systematic approach of Russia to erase Ukrainian identity among abducted children.