See shocking before and after photos of Ukrainian soldier recently released in a prisoner swap after four months in Russian captivity

The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence has released shocking photos showing the devastating condition of a Ukrainian soldier captured by Russia.

Mykhailo Dianov, a Ukrainian soldier was released on Wednesday, September 21 by the Russian government after the UAE helped broker a prisoner exchange between Ukraine and Russia.

Before the capture

Before his capture, Mykhailo Dianov helped defend the Azovstal plant in Mariupol. He trended in Ukraine after the release of a photo where he smiles despite the serious injury to his arm inside the Azovstal steelworks during the early stages of the war..

After four months in a Russian prison, Diano said he did not receive any adequate medical help according to the Russian ministry of defence.

After release

The Ukrainian ministry of defence tweeted on Friday evening;

“Ukrainian soldier Mykhailo Dianov is among the fortunate ones: in contrast with some of his fellow POWs, he survived Russian captivity. This is how Russia “adheres” to the Geneva Conventions. This is how Russia continues the shameful legacy of Nazism.”