Woman Sentenced in Ukraine for Viber Group That Shared Draft Notice Locations.

Court Case Against a Woman from Nyzhniy Bereziv

According to Novyny.live: In the Ivano-Frankivsk region, a woman from Nyzhniy Bereziv faced trial for creating a Viber group that spread information about where military personnel were handing out conscription notices. The court found her guilty under Part 1 of Article 114-1 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine and handed down a probation sentence of one year and six months.

Case Details

According to the case details, the woman founded a Viber group called 'Minty in the Village...' in September 2022. Notably, she had no prior criminal record before this trial. Between January 12 and March 23, 2026, 33 messages were posted in the group, detailing the locations where territorial recruitment centers were operating.

The court’s ruling also included the confiscation of a Redmi Note 12 mobile phone and a SIM card, while her Acer laptop was returned to her. This case has set a significant legal precedent regarding accountability for sharing information related to military conscription.

This case highlights the legal consequences of disseminating information that could impact military recruitment and mobilization in Ukraine. Given the country's state of war, such incidents can pose serious risks to security and public order.

The verdict also illustrates how the legal system is addressing new challenges in the age of digital technology.