Gennady Dobrovolsky
- Criminal Code
- Article 205.4 part 2, Russian Criminal CodeArticle 222 part 1, Russian Criminal CodeArticle 222.1 part 1, Russian Criminal Code
- Case category
- Terrorism cases
- Verdict
- Sentence unknown
- Date of verdict
- 2026-03-12
- Region
- Occupied territory of Luhanska oblast
- Address for letters
- 283086, Респ. Донецкая Народная, г. Донецк, ул. Кобозева, д. 4, ФКУ СИЗО-1 ГУФСИН России по Донецкой Народной Республике, Добровольский Геннадий Васильевич, 1964 г.р.
Case summary
A resident of Starobelsk (Luhansk region of Ukraine). A criminal case was opened against him for participation in the activities of a terrorist community, in connection with alleged involvement in the Aidar battalion and the possession of weapons and explosives. In November 2025, the case was referred to court. On 12 March 2026, a verdict was handed down against Dobrovolsky, the details of the verdict are unknown.
Others charged under Article 205.4 part 2, Russian Criminal Code
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