Torture Case at Mykolaiv Military Enlistment Office Sent to Court After DBR Investigation.

Pre-Trial Inquiry into Torture Concludes

According to Novyny.live: Investigators from the State Bureau of Investigation (DBR) have wrapped up their pre-trial probe into the torture of a man at a district territorial recruitment and social support center (RTCC and SP) in the Mykolaiv region. The indictment has now been forwarded to the court.

The incident highlights serious legal violations. According to case materials, the victim—a father of five with health issues—suffered abuse during mobilization procedures that took place in late 2025. After a military medical commission deemed him fit for service, he was held unlawfully for nine days. During this time, physical violence was used to coerce him into agreeing to mobilization or signing documents waiving any claims against recruitment staff.

Injuries and Accountability

The man sustained multiple injuries, including a concussion, a fractured arm and rib, along with numerous bruises and infected wounds. The accused include the acting head of the fourth department of the Voznesensk RTCC and SP, along with two subordinates. They face charges of torture and unlawful imprisonment, carrying a potential sentence of up to 12 years in prison.

Procedural oversight is being handled by the Mykolaiv Specialized Defense Prosecutor's Office of the Southern Region. This case has become a key example of systemic issues within the mobilization process and the treatment of citizens undergoing military medical evaluations. The investigation continues to uncover all details and ensure accountability for those responsible.

This incident underscores serious human rights violations in the context of military mobilization, raising concerns among the public and human rights advocates. The probe into torture and violence within the recruitment system could mark an important step toward improving service conditions and protecting the rights of citizens undergoing service. The upcoming trial is expected to spotlight the urgent need for reforms in this area.