Kirill
Kirill, Buryatia. Charges: Article 337 part 3.1, Russian Criminal Code (Unauthorized absence or desertion (10 days to a month) during combat operations); “The case about the unauthorized abandonment of a military unit in Ulan-Ude”. Status: location unknown.
In brief
Buryatia · Ulan-Ude · Military personnel · Anti-war cases
Sentence
No information about a verdict.
Charges
- Article 337 part 3.1, Russian Criminal Code — Unauthorized absence or desertion (10 days to a month) during combat operations
Full wording of the charges
According to human rights defender Pavel Chikov, he told his commander: "I will not go to any Ukraine, I will not shoot at any Ukrainians" and then escaped through a hole in the fence.
Latest event
January 1, 2022 — persecution begins
The case about the unauthorized abandonment of a military unit in Ulan-Ude
Criminal case
The case about the unauthorized abandonment of a military unit in Ulan-Ude
Thematic group: Anti-war case
Details and sources
Full summary
Resident of Yakutia. Mobilised on 23 September with the rank of junior sergeant. After he told his commander that he would not shoot Ukrainians and would not go to Ukraine, he was threatened with reprisals.
Other people prosecuted under Article 337 part 3.1, Russian Criminal Code
Under the same article, not necessarily in the same case.