The Lubny District Prosecutor's Office of the Poltava region has reported suspicions against two residents of Poltava regarding the murder of a military serviceman of the Territorial Center for Recruitment and Social Support at a gas station, according to the press service of the Poltava Regional Prosecutor's Office.
Specifically, a resident of Lubny is charged with obstructing the lawful activities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine during a special period, intentional murder, and the illegal acquisition of firearms, combined with violence that poses a danger to life and health (Part 1 of Article 114-1, Part 1 of Article 115, Part 3 of Article 262 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). A Poltava resident is charged with aiding and abetting the obstruction of the lawful activities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine during a special period (Part 5 of Article 27, Part 1 of Article 114-1 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).
“According to the investigation, on January 31 of this year, a resident of Poltava, together with other men accompanied by servicemen of the Poltava RTC and SP, was traveling to military training. Intending to evade military service, he called his relative's partner from Lubny several times to inform him of the bus route. Realizing that his acquaintance would not make it to the planned stop, the Poltava resident pretended to be ill and asked to stop for a few minutes, thereby delaying the journey,” the statement said.
It is also noted that later, when the bus with mobilized individuals stopped at a gas station in Pyriatyn, the resident of Lubny shot one of the escorts with a shotgun he had brought with him, inflicting a gunshot wound on the serviceman that was incompatible with life. He then seized the victim's assault rifle and, together with an accomplice, fled the scene.
“A few hours later, the suspects were apprehended. During a search, law enforcement officers seized 2 hand grenade bodies, a hunting rifle, ammunition, a balaclava, mobile phones, and other items from the Lubny resident. The evidence has been sent for examination,” the statement said.
Meanwhile, the military assault rifle was found in a forested area where the suspects had left it.
The pre-trial investigation in the criminal proceedings is ongoing. The issue of choosing a preventive measure for the individuals is being resolved.
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