Maksim Bozhko
- Criminal Code
- Article 205.3, Russian Criminal CodeArticle 205.4 part 2, Russian Criminal Code
- Case category
- Terrorism cases
- Verdict
- Imprisonment (strict regime)
- Sentence
- 19 years
- Date of verdict
- 2026-01-27
- Facility
- ФКУ СИЗО-1 УФСИН России по Ростовской области
- Address for letters
- 344022 г. Ростов-на-Дону, ул. Максима Горького, 219, ФКУ СИЗО-1 УФСИН России по Ростовской области, Божко Максим Александрович, 1988 г.р.
Case summary
A Ukrainian serviceman, a resident of Zaporizhzhya region of Ukraine. He was captured in May 2022 (according to other sources, no later than March 2022). A case was opened against him for participation in the activities of a terrorist community due to his involvement in the activities of the Azov Battalion. In December 2025, the case went to court. On 27 January 2026, Bozhko was sentenced to 19 years in a strict regime colony.
Others charged under Article 205.3, Russian Criminal Code
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