Vladyslav Vidlatskyi (Russian: Владислав Видлацкий)
Date of Birth: June 25, 2004
Abducted: allegedly May 8, 2023
Last known location: Melitopol, Zaporizhzhia Region

Vladyslav is a student at Taurida State Agricultural Technology University, studying electrical power, electrical engineering, and electromechanics. He was only 18 years old at the time of his abduction.

Abduction

Vladyslav and his girlfriend were detained without cause by the Russian military in Melitopol on May 8, 2023. His girlfriend was released a few days later. The detention took a heavy toll on her mental health.

The Russian occupiers have falsely accused Vladyslav of alleged terrorism. Criminal proceedings against him were initiated on May 12, 2023. He was in contact with his family until May 13, 2023. Since then, there has been no information about his current whereabouts.

Health status

He was healthy before his arrest; nothing has been known about his health since.

Status: July 2025