Former separatist from «LNR» sentenced to 15 years in prison
A former separatist from «LNR», who fought against Ukraine since 2014, has been sentenced to 15 years of imprisonment with confiscation of property for treason. He was captured by the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Sumy region in June 2026.
A former separatist from «LNR» has been sentenced to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property for treason. This was reported by the Office of the Prosecutor General.
The 36-year-old resident of Luhansk region joined the side of the Russian Federation in 2014, served in illegal security forces of the occupying authorities, and later joined the Russian army. Specifically, he served in the «Ministry of State Security», «People's Militia», and «Ministry of Internal Affairs» of the so-called «LNR».
In 2025, the man signed a contract with the Russian army and led one of the units of the 90th tank division of the Russian Armed Forces. In June 2026, during an attempt to seize a part of the Sumy region, he was captured near the village of Grabovske.
During the trial, the defendant admitted guilt. The public prosecution was supported by prosecutors from the Sumy Oblast Prosecutor's Office.