Elena Ipatova
- Criminal Code
- Article 205.4 part 2, Russian Criminal Code
- Case category
- Terrorism cases
- Verdict
- Imprisonment (general regime)
- Sentence
- 5 years
- Date of verdict
- 2025-08-11
- Facility
- ФКУ СИЗО-1 ГУФСИН России по Донецкой Народной Республике
- Address for letters
- 283086, Респ. Донецкая Народная, г. Донецк, ул. Кобозева, д. 4, ФКУ СИЗО-1 ГУФСИН России по Донецкой Народной Республике, Ипатова Елена Анатольевна, 1971 г.р.
Case summary
Ukrainian servicewoman, medic. She was prosecuted for participation in the activities of a terrorist community due to her involvement in the activities of the Aidar battalion. In June 2025, the case went to court. On 11 August 2025, Ipatova was sentenced to five years in a general regime colony.
Others charged under Article 205.4 part 2, Russian Criminal Code
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