Luhansk region: SSU detains former LNR militant seeking Ukrainian pension

In Luhansk region, SSU CI officers detained a former LNR militant. The offender attempted to enter the government-controlled territory to register for a pension.  

According to findings, the detainee took part in hostilities against ATO forces.

He joined militants in March 2015 and was enlisted into the 4th LNR Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade for equipment maintenance.  

Having left the unit, the offender was hiding in separatist-held areas of Luhansk region.

The detainee received a notice of suspicion of participation in the IAF. Preventive measure is to be chosen.

The SSU verifies information as to the offender’s involvement in other grave crimes.

The operation was conducted by the SSU Office in Donetsk and Luhansk regions jointly with the National Police under the supervision of the Svatove District Prosecutor’s Office in Luhansk region.