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Ukrainian authorities probe commander of 155th brigade over alleged murder of two men

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Ukrainian authorities probe commander of 155th brigade over alleged murder of two men

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TL;DR

The Ukrainian legal system is investigating a serious incident in the army. The commander of the 155th separate brigade, Luchnov, allegedly ordered eight subordinates to find and punish men who insulted his wife. The soldiers kidnapped two men from Kalynivka village in the Bila Tserkva district and took them to the Dnipropetrovsk region, where they were tortured and murdered, according to reports.

01 · THE DISPATCH

A single report from the desk describes an unfolding investigation in Ukraine's military justice system. The case centers on Colonel Luchnov, commander of the 155th separate brigade, accused of ordering the abduction and murder of two civilians in retaliation for an insult to his wife. If confirmed, the incident would mark a rare instance of a senior commander allegedly using his troops for personal vengeance. No further details or official Ukrainian confirmation are available yet.

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