Lviv court sentences 12 pro‑Russian Ukrainians to 15 years
A court in Lviv sentenced 12 pro-Russian fighters to 15 years in prison. These Ukrainian citizens volunteered to fight against their own country and joined militias in Donetsk and Luhansk.
"Based on the public accusation by the Lviv Regional Prosecutor's Office, 12 Ukrainian citizens have been 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 the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, they joined hostile formations, serving in various roles, including command positions.
The activities of the fighters
The convicted held positions such as chief of staff, commander of mortar units, snipers, and shooters. They received uniforms, weapons, and ammunition, and underwent training in combat tactics. During their service, they conducted missions against the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The prosecutor's office emphasized that the convicted not only participated in fighting but also issued orders to subordinate soldiers. Their tasks also included ensuring the safety of Russian forces in the occupied territories.
