Photographer Dmytro Kozatsky shares photos of Ukrainian soldiers inside Azovstal metal works

A Ukrainian soldier captured by Russian forces in the Azovstal metal works has shared photos of the harsh life inside. WARNING: Distressing

Photographer and Azov Regiment fighter Dmytro Kozatsky has taken to Twitter to share photos of the devastation inside the Azovstal steel works just days before surrendering to Russian forces in the battle of Mariupol.

After Ukrainian forces spent nearly three months of attempting to defend the metal works, Kozatsky posted to Twitter that he is now a prisoner of war.

Prior to his capture, Kozatsky, keen to share his story with the world – uploaded the following images to a publicly accessible Google drive for media and the public to view.

The photographs show injured soldiers inside the now destroyed walls of the metal works.

The photos were posted to Twitter on May 20, 2022 – shortly before soldiers inside the steel plant were ordered to cease battle and surrender.

Kozatsky’s Twitter post accompanying the images translated to: “Well that’s all. Thank you from the shelters of Azovstal – the place of my death and my life.”

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Ну от і все. Дякую з прихисток Азовсталь - місце моєї смерті і мого життя. pic.twitter.com/uPa7bKyP1B

— Орест (@Kozatsky_D) May 20, 2022

Dmytro Kozatsky, a photographer and Azov Regiment fighter and photographer captured life inside the Azovstal metalworks. Picture: Dmytro Kozatsky

A soldier is seen standing under a ray of light inside the steelworks. Picture: Dmytro Kozatsky

A soldier who had lost his arm posed for a photograph with his fellow soldier. Picture: Dmytro Kozatsky

Two men stay warm by a fire inside the plant, and used areas underneath the mill to take shelter. Picture: Dmytro Kozatsky

Clearly beaten and injured, this solder smiles for a photograph and flashes a peace sign. Picture: Dmytro Kozatsky

An injured soldier is tended to. Picture: Dmytro Kozatsky

Soldiers attempt to maintain everyday life in between the harsh realities of battle. Picture: Dmytro Kozatsky

Battle scars cover this soldier’s face. Picture: Dmytro Kozatsky

One soldier was seen taking a rest with a crossword puzzle. Picture: Dmytro Kozatsky

Living quarters are harsh and cramped in the tunnels below the mill. Picture: Dmytro Kozatsky

An Azov Regiment fighter seen in military uniform rests by a fire. Picture: Dmytro Kozatsky

Russia has claimed to have taken ‘full control of Mariupol,’ reports AP News. Picture: Dmytro Kozatsky

This man was pictured with cuts to his face, and a heavily bandaged arm. Picture: Dmytro Kozatsky

This photograph shows Dmytro Kozatsky inside the Azovstal metalworks. Picture: Dmytro Kozatsky