As the war in Ukraine enters its third year, Olena Kovalyk continues her search for her husband, Oleh, who vanished after being captured by Russian forces. Despite the dangers and the emotional toll, Olena remains determined to find Oleh or at least confirm his fate. The couple had stayed in their village, Myrolyubivka, during the Russian occupation, where Oleh engaged in acts of defiance and was eventually taken by Russian soldiers. Olena's quest has led her to investigate potential burial sites and torture centers, with the help of local authorities, journalists, and international organizations. Her story reflects the broader national uncertainty and the thousands of individuals still missing due to the conflict.

Olena Kovalyk, a Ukrainian woman, is on a relentless quest to find her husband, Oleh, who disappeared during the Russian occupation of their village, Myrolyubivka. Despite the dangers and the emotional toll, Olena is determined to uncover the truth about Oleh's fate, who was last seen being captured by Russian forces. The article details the harrowing circumstances of his capture, the brutal treatment he endured, and the subsequent efforts by Olena to locate his body. The story also highlights the broader issue of the thousands of people missing due to the war in Ukraine and the efforts by organizations like the International Commission on Missing Persons to assist in the search for the disappeared.

Ukrainian forces targeted Russian supply routes in the Kherson region, including a Dnieper River ferry crossing, as they prepare for a potential assault on Kherson city. Russian-installed officials are evacuating residents and fortifying the city. The Dnieper River is a strategic point for supplies, drinking water, and power generation. Claims of attacks on the Kakhovka dam and power station by both sides could not be verified. Russia, defying international law, annexed Kherson and other regions, imposing martial law. In Donetsk, Russian shelling killed two, and in Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia, Russian attacks caused injuries and damage. The U.S. and Russia held their first high-level defense call since May, and Belarusian involvement in the conflict remains a concern. Despite the ongoing conflict, the Kremlin claims Putin is open to negotiations.