A Russian major general, who organized the occupation of the territory of Kherson Oblast, received a verdict in absentia.
This was reported on the social media of the Kherson Regional Prosecutor’s Office.
According to the investigation, from February to October 2022, while holding the position of senior officer of the operational group of the auxiliary command post of the 50th Separate Operational Purpose Brigade of the Southern District of the Russian National Guard, he ensured the execution of orders from the higher Russian military-political leadership regarding the invasion of the territory of Ukraine.
At least six tactical groups operated under his command that participated in the occupation of Kherson Oblast. As a result, civilians, including children, suffered.
In addition, the general coordinated the installation of checkpoints on main supply routes and organized searches and detentions of civilians. Under his command, Russian forces detained civilians, tortured them, and killed some.
The man was found guilty of waging aggressive military actions (Part 2 of Article 28, Part 2 of Article 437 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). He was sentenced to 15 years in prison.