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Ukraine sentences soldier while he was in Russian captivity for the first time

First reported by “Slidstvo.Info”

Volodymyr Kolyada, a Ukrainian Armed Forces soldier, received an eight-year prison sentence for desertion committed at the beginning of the full-scale war. This is the first case in Ukraine where a verdict was issued while a soldier was in Russian captivity. Kolyada was released from captivity after three years and immediately sent to prison.

  • Volodymyr Kolyada sentenced to 8 years
  • Desertion occurred at the beginning of the full-scale war
  • Verdict issued during captivity
  • Kolyada released from captivity in July 2024
  • This is the first case in Ukraine

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