Following a public prosecution by the Lviv Regional Prosecutor’s Office, two Ukrainian citizens were found guilty. They were convicted of high treason, participation in a terrorist organization and activities of armed groups not provided for by law (Art. 111, parts 1 and 2, Art. 258-3, part 2, Art. 260 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).
Each of the men was sentenced to 15 years in prison with confiscation of all property.
Prosecutors proved in court that the residents of Donetsk region voluntarily sided with the enemy and joined the illegal armed formation of the “People’s Militia” of the “DNR” terrorist organization.
It is known that one of them held the position of chief of staff of a regiment. He gave orders to subordinate servicemen of the Russian Federation. The man was also responsible for the mobilization readiness of the regiment and military discipline, organized guard and internal service, etc.
The other defendant received a military uniform, weapons and performed various tasks related to the conduct of hostilities against the Armed Forces of Ukraine. In addition, he ensured the security of the Russian army locations.
The special pre-trial investigation in the criminal proceedings was conducted by the SBU Office in Lviv region.
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