In Chernivtsi, a man was sentenced in absentia to prison for participating in the DPR
A 29-year-old Ukrainian citizen was sentenced in absentia to 14 years in prison, with all his property confiscated, for participating in the “DNR” terrorist organization. The man voluntarily joined the militants in 2015, and after Russia launched its full-scale invasion, he fought against Ukrainian troops, including participating in the assault on positions near Mariupol.
Following a public indictment by prosecutors from the Chernivtsi Regional Prosecutor’s Office, the court found the man guilty of participating in a terrorist organization. The verdict was handed down in absentia.
He voluntarily joined the ranks of the illegal armed group in 2015, when he was 18 years old. Over the following years, he held several military positions.
Initially, he served as a gunner for a portable anti-aircraft missile system; later, he became a sapper. Starting in June 2022, he held the position of senior sapper in a fire support platoon.
According to the investigation, starting in February 2022, the man fought against the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other Ukrainian military units. In particular, he participated in the assault on Ukrainian positions near Mariupol.
In July 2022, for his participation in combat operations on the side of the Russian occupation forces, he was awarded the so-called “St. George’s Cross, 4th Class.” The corresponding order was issued by the so-called General Staff of the “DPR” Armed Forces.
The court sentenced the defendant in absentia to 14 years of imprisonment with the confiscation of all his property.
The verdict was handed down for participation in a terrorist organization. The case was heard following a public indictment by prosecutors from the Chernivtsi Regional Prosecutor’s Office.
This was reported by the Chernivtsi Regional Prosecutor’s Office.
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