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Russian National Guard soldier sentenced to 12 years for torturing civilians in Kherson
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A court sentenced a Russian National Guard soldier to 12 years in prison for cruel treatment of civilians in Kherson. The soldier, who was in the occupied city since March 2022, participated in interrogations where civilians were tortured. The verdict was issued in absentia, and the punishment will be served after his arrest.
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- 12 years in prison
- 43-year-old soldier
- Occupation of Kherson since March 2022
- Interrogations of civilians
- Verdict issued in absentia
National Guard of Russia · Kherson · prosecutor's office · court
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Херсонська обласна прокуратураEarliest tracked report
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