Мусафиров Алексей Демьянович
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Alexey Musafirov, a Ukrainian citizen and serviceman of the Azov special forces unit, was sentenced to 18 years in a strict regime colony. He was convicted of participating in a terrorist community and training for terrorist activities after being captured in May 2022.
Arrest Date
May 17, 2022
Sentence Length
18 years
Мусафиров Алексей Демьянович родился 27 сентября 1978 года, гражданин Украины, житель города Бердянска Запорожской области, женат, отец несовершеннолетнего ребёнка, военнослужащий отдельного отряда специального назначения «Азов» Национальной гвардии Украины. 11 сентября 2024 года приговорён по ч. 2 ст. 205.4 УК РФ («Участие в террористическом сообществе») и ст. 205.3 УК РФ («Обучение террористической деятельности») к 18 годам лишения свободы в колонии строгого режима. Взят в плен 17 мая 2022 года.
Based on shared charges, location & timing
Lugansk region
Bondarevo, Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine