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A show trial was held in Tula for a conscript who went AWOL.

The Tula Garrison Court sentenced a mobilized soldier to five years in prison for leaving his unit without permission (Part 5, Article 337 of the Russian Criminal Code). сообщает Press service of the judicial system of the Tula region.

The court hearing was held directly at the military unit, and more than 400 military personnel and unit commanders were present at the announcement of the verdict.

Following the verdict, the court chairman gave the military a lecture on criminal liability for crimes against military service regulations.

It's worth noting that this isn't the first off-site hearing for the Tula court. In March of this year, a similar criminal case was brought for AWOL. considered against another military man. More than 300 military personnel were present at the trial.