In June, Russia’s Southern District Military Court in Rostov-on-Don began criminal proceedings against 13 men and 9 women from the Ukrainian “Azov” Brigade. The defendants are being prosecuted on several charges under Russia’s criminal code, including alleged actions directed at overthrowing Russia-backed authorities in Ukraine’s Donetska region in the spring of 2022 and involvement in the activities of a “terrorist organization.” Several defendants are also charged with undergoing training for
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Denys Muryha, the deputy commander of Ukraine’s Aidar battalion, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison by Russia's Southern District Military Court, according to reports in the Russian media on June 20.
The captured fighters lined a glass cage at the back of a military court room in the city of Rostov, southern Russia, on Wednesday, accused by Moscow of terrorism offences where they face life sentences.