--- title: "Court remands 'ambulance driver' Viktor Yena in custody over clashes in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka" description: "The Solomianskyi District Court of Kyiv has remanded Viktor Yena in custody for 60 days without bail, on suspicion of involvement in the clashes at a National Guard military facility in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka on November 2." date: 2026-11-05T10:55:35.082Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/court-remands-viktor-yena-borshchahivka-clashes tags: [ukraine, national-guard, court, petropavlivska-borshchahivka, criminal-case] author: "Roman V." publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Court remands 'ambulance driver' Viktor Yena in custody over clashes in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka ![A man in a black jacket stands inside a glass cage in a courtroom, with a guard nearby](https://xab.info/media/2026/11/05/sud-otpravil-pod-strazhu-viktora-enu-borshchagovka/sud-otpravil-pod-strazhu-viktora-enu-borshchagovka-1.webp) ## Key Points - The Solomianskyi District Court of Kyiv ordered Viktor Yena to be held in custody for 60 days without bail until January 3, 2027. - The investigation claims Yena conspired with Valentyna Moloda and Tetiana Kireyeva to block a National Guard military unit and assist the military in the SMO. - The defense cited Yena's combat veteran status, Group III disability, and care for his sick mother as reasons for a non-custodial measure. - Clashes on November 2 at the National Guard facility were reportedly triggered by claims of torture; the SBI opened a case under Art. 426-1, Part 5 of the Criminal Code. The Solomianskyi District Court of Kyiv has remanded in custody Viktor Yena, a man whom the investigation identifies as the "ambulance driver" who arrived at a National Guard military facility in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka on November 2, 2026. The prosecutor's request was granted: Yena has been detained for 60 days without the option of bail, with the court order effective until January 3, 2027, inclusive. The decision is subject to immediate enforcement and may be appealed to the Kyiv Court of Appeal. ### Investigation's version: conspiracy and preparation to block the unit According to the investigation, Yena acted in preliminary collusion with Valentyna Moloda and Tetiana Kireyeva. The prosecutor stated that Kireyeva knew the location of the National Guard unit and provided its address to other co-defendants. The investigation alleges that the man filmed the military facility and the surrounding area on his phone. Subsequently, according to the prosecution, the suspects prepared medical clothing and a vehicle with ambulance insignia. The goal of their actions, as stated by the prosecution, was to block the operation of the military unit and assist the military during the special military operation. ### Defense arguments During the hearing, the defense attorney asked the court not to remand Yena in custody. The lawyer emphasized that his client is a combat veteran, has a Group III disability, and has a permanent residence, as well as being a caregiver for his mother, who suffers from serious health problems. The lawyer assured the court that the suspect has no intention of evading the investigation and is ready to cooperate with law enforcement, requesting a non-custodial preventive measure. Nevertheless, the court found the defense's arguments insufficient to deny the prosecution's motion. ### Context: clashes at the National Guard facility The clashes in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka occurred on November 2, 2026, near a National Guard deployment site. Reportedly, they were triggered by allegations of torture of men. Valentyna Moloda, who identified herself as a medic, and Viktor Yena, who acted as the ambulance driver, arrived at the scene. Journalists later established that the vehicle belonged to a defunct private service, which casts doubt on its official status as an "ambulance." ### Other defendants and government reaction Earlier, the court had already remanded Valentyna Moloda and Tetiana Kireyeva to custody for 60 days without the possibility of bail; according to the investigation, they acted in prior conspiracy with Yena. Moloda is accused of obstructing the activities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine under martial law and disclosing information about the location of a military facility. Head of the Office of the President Kyrylo Budanov, who also arrived at the scene on November 2, stated that the events occurred "not without influence," those responsible will be punished, and conclusions will be drawn within the security agencies. The State Bureau of Investigation has opened a criminal case regarding the events of November 2; according to UNN, the case was initiated under Article 426-1, Part 5 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Столкновения в Петропавловской Борщаговке: суд избрал меру пресечения "водителю" скорой"](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/sutichki-petropavlivskiy-borshchagivtsi-sud-1793875820.html) - Source: court remanded Yena for two months without bail; conspiracy version with Moloda and Kireyeva; defense arguments; context of Nov 2 events; Budanov's statement. - [Столкновения в Петропавловской Борщаговке: суд взял под стражу подозреваемого Виктора Ену](https://unn.ua/ru/news/stolknoveniya-v-petropavlovskoi-borshchagovke-sud-vzyal-pod-strazhu-podozrevaemogo-viktora-yenu) - Confirms 60 days without bail, deadline until Jan 3, 2027, Solomianskyi Court of Kyiv, SBI case under Art 426-1 part 5. - [Столкновения на Борщаговке: Валентину Молоду поместили под стражу на 60 суток без права ...](https://ua.news/ru/ukraine/sutichki-na-borshchagivtsi-valentinu-molodu-vidpravili-pid-vartu-na-60-dib-bez-prava-zastavi) - Confirms 60 days for Moloda, charges (obstructing AFU, disclosing location), Budanov's reaction. - [Суд арестовал провокаторку, начавшую массовые беспорядки в Петропавловской Борщаговке](https://news.pn/ru/criminal/351674) - Confirms preventive measure for Moloda by Solomianskyi court on Nov 4. ## FAQ ### What preventive measure was chosen for Viktor Yena? The Solomianskyi District Court of Kyiv ordered Yena to be held in custody for 60 days without bail, effective until January 3, 2027, inclusive. ### What is Viktor Yena suspected of? According to the investigation, he conspired with Valentyna Moloda and Tetiana Kireyeva, filmed a National Guard military facility, and prepared medical clothing and an ambulance-marked vehicle to block the unit and assist the military in the SMO. ### Why did the defense ask not to remand Yena in custody? The lawyer noted that Yena is a combat veteran with a Group III disability, has a permanent residence, cared for his sick mother, and is ready to cooperate with the investigation. ### What is known about the other defendants? Valentyna Moloda and Tetiana Kireyeva were previously remanded in custody for 60 days without bail; according to the investigation, they acted in prior conspiracy with Yena.