In Lviv, the first court hearing concluded regarding the mass riots that took place on the night of July 9 in the Sykhiv district. The court selected a preventive measure for 23-year-old Oleg Gavrilov, who became the first detained figure involved in the night's clashes with representatives of the TCC (Territorial Recruitment Center) and law enforcement agencies.
Details of the court hearing
Prosecutors insisted on a preventive measure of arrest for 60 days without the right to post bail. The defense side attempted to secure a lighter punishment, proposing to the court that they consider house arrest with an electronic bracelet. As an alternative, the lawyers proposed detention with the possibility of posting bail in the amount of 30 subsistence minimums.
The court rejected the defense's proposals and ordered Gavrilov's detention for a period of up to two months without the right to post bail.
Established facts and charges
During the hearings, important details of the accused's biography emerged. In addition to direct participation in the conflict, it was revealed that the 23-year-old man, holding the rank of soldier, has been absent without leave from his military unit since February 2026.
Oleg Gavrilov himself tried to mitigate his guilt in court, stating that he did not use weapons. "I did not have any weapons or foreign objects on me. I fought only with my hands," the defendant claimed.
Chronology of events in Sykhiv
The incident occurred on the evening of July 8 during citizen notification events. Hundreds of people gathered at the assembly point in the Sykhiv area, blocking TCC vehicles. The situation quickly got out of control: the crowd overturned a service vehicle, and direct clashes with the police began.
As a result of the fight, the head of one of the district police departments suffered injuries. Also, during the conflict, the clothing of a military service employee was torn. Gavrilov is suspected of beating the deputy head of the district police department.
Government reaction and case prospects
The events caused a resonance at the state level. On the morning of July 9, government representatives reacted: the head of the President's Office, Kyrylo Budanov, stated that he expected a fair response from law enforcement agencies. In turn, military ombudswoman Olga Reshetilova noted that responsibility for what happened lies not only with the participants of the crowd but also with the authorities.
The police have already identified the identities of all attackers on TCC employees, some of whom have been detained. Oleg Gavrilov, who became the first figure brought to court, faces serious punishment. He faces imprisonment for up to 8 years.
