"He doesn't believe these are serious consequences." The first hearing in the case of the unit commander who sent a conscript to the front was held in Voronezh.
The trial of unit commander Yuri Stroitelev began in Voronezh. He forced conscript Alexander Korolkov to sign a contract and sent him to the front.
On November 6, the first court hearing was held in the Voronezh Garrison Military Court against Yuri Stroitelev. He, being the unit commander, forced the conscript Alexandra Korolkova Sign a contract and send him to the front. Alexander had previously attempted suicide. Afterward, an examination diagnosed him with "mixed personality disorder," which ruled out the possibility of signing the contract altogether. He has been listed as missing in action since 2025.
The first court hearing for the unit commander
"The indictment was just read out yesterday. Stroitelev partially admits guilt and disputes Part 3 of Article 285 (abuse of office) and that his actions led to grave consequences. One woman came to the court hearing to support me. Unfortunately, no one else came," she said.NotMoscow" mother of a conscript Maria Korolkova.
According to Maria, the woman who attended the hearing also experienced abuse in the same unit where Alexander Korolkov served. The woman's son also went missing three years ago, and his body has not been returned to her.
A preliminary investigation is underway into other officials who participated in sending Alexander Korolkov to the front.
"I won't leave it like this. Sasha, unfortunately, can't be brought back, but maybe this will help save the lives of other children. Stroitelev continues to work as the acting military commissar of the Bogucharsky district. He's still responsible for conscripts, conscription, and medical examinations. But he committed a crime and continues to do the same."
What happens next: hearings and verification
The next hearings are scheduled for December 16 and 23 at 10:00 a.m. The hearings are open to the public at the Voronezh Garrison Court. Several witnesses are expected to be questioned.
According to Mediazona, in Ukraine perished At least 350 conscripts. Even if contracts are terminated through the courts, not everyone can be brought home. A business Maria Korolkova's decision to hold her military commissar and unit commander accountable is the first of its kind in Russia.
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