Yaroslav Bondarenko speaks of violent detention by special forces in Vienna

Yaroslav Bondarenko, an operator for Ukrainska Pravda, has publicly disclosed details of his detention by Austrian law enforcement agencies. According to him, he was subjected to physical violence during the arrest, which required medical attention, followed by an interrogation on serious charges.

Circumstances of the forceful detention

The incident occurred around 15:00 when Bondarenko was driving a rental car with Mykhailo. They were stopped at a traffic light by representatives of Austrian special units. The operator claims that the special forces smashed the vehicle's windows and forcibly pulled the men out.

«Обличчям в асфальт і в розбите скло»: Ярослав Бондаренко розповів про затримання у Відні ("Face down on the asphalt and broken glass": Yaroslav Bondarenko speaks of his detention in Vienna)

According to the journalist, his face was pressed against the road surface and shards of glass. His arms were twisted and handcuffed, tightened so tightly that it caused acute pain.

Medical aid and detention conditions

After the detention, medics found three pieces of glass in the operator's skin, which were removed, and stitches were applied. His lacerated right arm—from the elbow upwards—was treated and secured with special strips to close the cuts and lacerations.

After receiving medical aid, Bondarenko was handcuffed again and returned to cell No. 303. He noted that there were inscriptions on the walls about Jesus, Allah, and "life to thieves." The operator paid particular attention to the inscription above the cell door: "95 REGION".

«Цікаво. Щось нагадує», — коментував оператор, додаючи, що побачене асоціюється з певними явищами в Україні. ("Interesting. It reminds me of something," the operator commented, adding that what he saw is associated with certain phenomena in Ukraine)

Accusations of espionage

After the medical examination, Bondarenko was handed over to the criminal police for interrogation. He stated that he is charged with particularly serious crimes: espionage, working for the intelligence service of another state, and causing harm to Austria.

At present, all the circumstances of the detention and the essence of the charges are known exclusively from the operator's personal account. The official position of Austrian law enforcement agencies regarding these claims is not mentioned in the provided information.