In the Ivano-Frankivsk region, serviceman Andrey D. left his place of duty without permission, explaining that he needed to visit his mother, who, according to him, was hospitalized due to a serious illness.
This is stated in the verdict published in the court register.
Case Details
It is known that Andrey D., a native of Prykarpattia, left his military unit without authorization in March 2023 and did not communicate for about a week. Following the incident, a criminal case was initiated regarding his unauthorized departure from service.
During the trial, the soldier explained that after mobilization, he was assigned the role of a telephone lineman in one of the communication units. However, he claimed that he was forced to leave the unit because his mother was hospitalized in serious condition due to COVID-19. He stated that he requested permission from his commander to visit her, but was denied, after which he left the unit without permission. Approximately a week later, he returned to service on his own.
Judge Roman Solodovnikov established that Andrey D.'s mother was not receiving treatment at the Kosiv Central District Hospital on the specified date.
Court Decision
After reviewing the case materials, the court found Andrey D. guilty of committing a criminal offense. The soldier was sentenced to five years in prison; however, the verdict is not yet subject to appeal.