Court Hearing on the Case of Civilian Killings in the Kyiv Region
For the first time, the court heard the position of Stanislav Luchanov, former commander of the 155th Separate Mechanized Brigade, regarding the high-profile case of the abduction and murder of two brothers. When directly asked if he admitted his guilt, the former brigadier general responded categorically: 'No, I do not admit it.' Luchanov also emphasized his disagreement with the charges brought against him.
Responding to questions from journalists, he stated that he had never seen the brothers, whose bodies were subsequently found on the territory of the military unit. According to Luchanov, the details of the incident must be established by the investigation. He also argued his non-involvement by stating that at the time of the incident, he was on leave and physically could not have given orders to his subordinates.
Chronology of Events and Investigation
The case received widespread public attention after news of the tragedy in the Kyiv region became known. According to the investigation, on the night of June 28, a group of seven men broke into a yard where two brothers were staying and forcibly took them away in an unknown direction.
During operational and investigative activities, law enforcement agencies detained nine servicemen of the 155th Separate Mechanized Brigade suspected of involvement in the abduction of civilians. Among those detained was the commander of one of the battalions. All accused military personnel were suspended from their official duties.
The situation surrounding the brigade's command escalated on July 11, when it became known that Stanislav Luchanov had left his place of service without authorization. On July 13, he was detained in Kyiv. Following this, the former commander was relieved of his duties.
