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Anton Bykov

Not in RussiaChecked October 18, 2026

Anton Bykov, Rostov Oblast. Charges: Article 280.3 part 2, Russian Criminal Code (Discrediting the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, government agencies, or mercenaries…); “Anton Bykov's case of damaging banners in the Rostov region”. Status: not in Russia.

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Rostov Oblast · Novocherkassk · Anti-war cases

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According to the investigation together with Churinov during the nighttime in the time period from 11.09.2022 to 18.09.2022 he drove to different spots in Rostov-On-Don, in the Aksai region and in Novocherkassk, Rostov Region, and intentionally, realising the illegal nature, as well as the publicity of the actions, threw paint-filled bundles towards the banners depicting participants of the 'Special military operation'.

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January 1, 2022 — persecution begins

Anton Bykov's case of damaging banners in the Rostov region

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Anton Bykov's case of damaging banners in the Rostov region

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Thematic group: The case of banner defacement in the Rostov Oblast; Anti-war case

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Житель Новочеркасска. Против него возбудили дело о дискредитации Вооруженных сил РФ, сопряженной с нанесением ущерба, из-за порчи баннеров с портретами участников войны в Украине.

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