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Law enforcers detain generals responsible for failed defense of Kharkiv region

20 January 2025 14:27
Ukrainian Armed Forces suspected of losing positions in Kharkiv region / Photo: SBU
Ukrainian Armed Forces suspected of losing positions in Kharkiv region / Photo: SBU

Three military officers are suspected of failing to provide adequate protection of the Kharkiv region during the Russian offensive in May 2024. This was reported by the Security Service of Ukraine.

The suspects are:

  • a brigadier general who served as the commander of the Kharkiv operational and tactical group;
  • a lieutenant general who was the commander of the 125th separate brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine;
  • a colonel who previously headed the 415th battalion of this unit.

According to the investigation, the officials failed to prepare the defense of the border areas of Kharkiv region and lost control of the battle during the repeated offensive of Russian troops on the regional center.

“Among other things, the defendants violated the requirements of combat regulations in the preparation of defensive lines in the area of responsibility of military formations and units of the JTF. In addition, during the battle, the officials did not use the entire arsenal of possible measures to repel and stop the aggressor’s offensive.

This led to the seizure of a part of the territory of the eastern region of Ukraine, where fierce fighting is currently ongoing,” the SBU said.

Based on the evidence collected, they were detained and notified of suspicion:

  • ч. 4 of Art. 425 (negligent attitude to military service committed under martial law);
  • Art. 429 (organization of unauthorized leaving the battlefield).

The issue of choosing a measure of restraint is currently being decided. The defendants face up to 10 years in prison.


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