12 pro‑Russian fighters sentenced to 15 years for treason in Ukraine
A court in Lviv sentenced 12 pro-Russian fighters to 15 years in prison. Ukrainian citizens volunteered to fight against their own country and became members of militias in Donetsk and Luhansk.
"Following the public prosecution by the Lviv Regional Prosecutor's Office, 12 Ukrainian citizens were found guilty. They were convicted of treason, participating in a terrorist organization, and engaging in armed groups not sanctioned by law," announced the regional prosecutor's office in Lviv on Monday.
According to the Lviv Regional Prosecutor's Office, the convicted individuals are residents of areas occupied by Russia in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. In 2022, after Russia's invasion of Ukraine began, they joined hostile formations, serving in various roles, including commanding positions.
The activities of the fighters
The convicted individuals held positions such as chief of staff, mortars unit commander, snipers, and shooters. They received uniforms, weapons, and ammunition, and underwent combat tactics training. During their service, they carried out missions against the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The prosecutor's office emphasized that the convicted not only took part in the fighting but also issued orders to subordinate soldiers. Their duties also included ensuring the safety of Russian forces in the occupied territories.
