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Ukrainian soldier detained in Poltava region for desertion, claims abuse
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 09:34 AM
A soldier in the Poltava region has been detained on suspicion of desertion. During his apprehension in Kremenchuk, the individual reportedly resisted law enforcement officers. In court, he claimed to have left his military unit due to mistreatment, alleging he was beaten, confined to a cellar for ten days, and sustained leg injuries.
The soldier's claims of abuse, including being beaten and held in a cellar, were made in court. The specific nature of the alleged mistreatment and the extent of the leg injuries were not detailed.
Source
Reported by @suspilnepoltava on Telegram.
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