In June 2022, Russian invaders kidnapped Kolykhaev after conducting a search of his workplace.
The International Committee of the Red Cross confirmed the status of the captive mayor of Kherson Igor Kolykhaev, reports Suspilne in connection with Kolykhaev’s son.
The mayor’s capture was officially confirmed on September 13.
“I contacted the Red Cross and they told me that the Russian side put my father Igor Kolykhaev on the list of prisoners and he is on the territory of the Russian Federation. Where exactly and his state of health not mentioned. His status was also updated in the personal coordination office of the headquarters,” said Svyatoslav Kolykhaev.
Let’s recall that in June 2022, Russian invaders kidnapped Kolykhaev after conducting a search at his workplace.
There is evidence that he was first placed in temporary detention center No. 1 in Kherson, and then released. There are different versions where the mayor of Kherson is currently held. The media also writes about some witnesses who saw him.
Igor Kolykhaev is the only mayor of the regional center in Russian captivity and one of the few local government leaders who has not been fired.
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