The “Book of Torturers of the Ukrainian People” project has published the names of 26 judges from the Southern District Military Court of the Russian Federation, who since August 2022 have handed down at least 128 guilty verdicts against citizens of Ukraine, including prisoners of war, as well as 23 judges from the 2nd Western District Military Court of the Russian Federation, who have convicted 224 Ukrainians using the same scenario. https://russian-torturers.org/publications/konveyer-nepravosuddya-yak-rosijski-vijskovi-suddi-vinosyat-sfalsifikovani-viroki-polonenim-ukrayincyam
This is reported by the “Book of Torturers” project, as informed by the PromPolitInform portal.
At the time of preparing this material, at least 150 cases remained in the proceedings of these judges, meaning the fabrication conveyor continues to operate.
According to the project, since 2022, the Southern District Military Court in Rostov-on-Don has handed down guilty verdicts in a total of 436 cases against citizens of Ukraine. Other military courts are reviewing similar fabricated cases in smaller volumes.
Ukrainians are most often convicted under Articles 205.3 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (“undergoing training for the purpose of terrorist activities”) and 205.4 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (“participation in a terrorist community”). It is under these articles that the vast majority of the “Azovstal” defenders were tried. Typical sentences range from 13 to 18 years in prison, with life imprisonment in certain cases.
According to evidence collected from released Ukrainian prisoners of war, the fabrication of cases during hours-long interrogations is accompanied by systematic torture, including electric shocks, beatings, mock executions, and sexual violence.
According to the former captives, only about 30% of the force used was intended to extract specific “confessions,” while the rest served as intimidation and “preparation” for conversations with investigators.
When the main stage of case preparation was completed, prisoners tried in the Southern District Military Court of the Russian Federation were transferred to Pre-trial Detention Center No. 1 in Rostov-on-Don, where conditions were less severe in order to conceal traces of torture before their court appearances.
An analysis of the sentences shows that court hearings mostly boiled down to two formal episodes lasting 30 minutes each: the reading of the charges and the pronouncement of the verdict. There was no real examination of evidence, interrogation of witnesses, or a proper defense.
List of identified judges:
The data is based on established identification information and analyzed criminal case materials.
2nd Western District Military Court of the Russian Federation
Judge Bakin Vitaliy Volodymyrovych (https://russian-torturers.org/profile/13579) handed down guilty verdicts against eight Ukrainian citizens.
Judge Bielousov Oleh Oleksandrovych (data being verified) handed down guilty verdicts against eight Ukrainian citizens.
Judge Borisov Eduard Borysovych (data being verified) handed down guilty verdicts against two Ukrainian citizens.
Judge Brovko Serhiy Volodymyrovych (https://russian-torturers.org/profile/13582) handed down guilty verdicts against six Ukrainian citizens.
Judge Vladimirov Roman Viktorovych (https://russian-torturers.org/profile/13583) handed down guilty verdicts against 11 Ukrainian citizens.
Judge Druhachenko Ihor Volodymyrovych (https://russian-torturers.org/profile/13584) handed down guilty verdicts against 11 Ukrainian citizens.
Judge Zhydkov Tymur Heorhiyovych (data being verified) handed down guilty verdicts against 15 Ukrainian citizens.
Judge Zubov Yevheniy Vasylovych (https://russian-torturers.org/profile/13586) handed down guilty verdicts against 12 Ukrainian citizens.
Judge Ivanov Dmytro Yuriyovych (https://russian-torturers.org/profile/13587) handed down guilty verdicts against seven Ukrainian citizens.
Judge Kakadayev Anton Ihorovych (https://russian-torturers.org/profile/13588) handed down guilty verdicts against 15 Ukrainian citizens.
Judge Kiforenko Roman Ivanovych (https://russian-torturers.org/profile/13589) handed down guilty verdicts against 11 Ukrainian citizens.
Judge Kondratyev Oleksandr Mykhailovych (https://russian-torturers.org/profile/13590) handed down guilty verdicts against 10 Ukrainian citizens.
Judge Krasnov Vadym Volodymyrovych (https://russian-torturers.org/profile/13591) handed down guilty verdicts against three Ukrainian citizens.
Judge Kryvosheyev Serhiy Petrovych (https://russian-torturers.org/profile/13592) handed down guilty verdicts against 12 Ukrainian citizens.
Judge Massin Yuriy Oleksandrovych (https://russian-torturers.org/profile/13593) handed down guilty verdicts against 17 Ukrainian citizens.
Judge Morozov Andriy Oleksandrovych (https://russian-torturers.org/profile/13594) handed down guilty verdicts against 17 Ukrainian citizens.
Judge Nassukha Oleksandr Hermanovych (data being verified) handed down guilty verdicts against one Ukrainian citizen.
Judge Nikitchuk Ihor Volodymyrovych (data being verified) handed down guilty verdicts against 15 Ukrainian citizens.
Judge Pluzhnikov Andriy Viktorovych (data being verified) handed down guilty verdicts against seven Ukrainian citizens.
Judge Repeta Kostyantyn Mykolayovych (https://russian-torturers.org/profile/13550) handed down guilty verdicts against three Ukrainian citizens.
Judge Sai Vasyl Oleksiyovych (https://russian-torturers.org/profile/13598) handed down guilty verdicts against four Ukrainian citizens.
Judge Semin Ihor Vasylovych (data being verified) handed down guilty verdicts against 10 Ukrainian citizens.
Judge Trishkin Albert Viktorovych (https://russian-torturers.org/profile/13600) handed down guilty verdicts against 19 Ukrainian citizens.
Southern District Military Court of the Russian Federation
Judge Bezhub Illya Mykolayovych (https://russian-torturers.org/profile/13572) handed down guilty verdicts against 11 Ukrainian citizens.
Judge Vasylchuk Mykola Yuriyovych (data being verified) handed down a guilty verdict against one Ukrainian citizen.
Judge Vovchenko Denys Vitaliyovych (https://russian-torturers.org/profile/13552) handed down guilty verdicts against three Ukrainian citizens.
Judge Volkov Oleh Valeriyovych (data being verified) is considering one case.
Judge Halkin Denys Oleksandrovych (https://russian-torturers.org/profile/13553) handed down guilty verdicts against 11 Ukrainian citizens.
Judge Heneralov Oleksandr Vasylovych (https://russian-torturers.org/profile/13561) handed down guilty verdicts against four Ukrainian citizens.
Judge Horyelov Serhiy Mykhailovych (https://russian-torturers.org/profile/13562) handed down guilty verdicts against two Ukrainian citizens.
Judge Hubaryev Pavlo Yuriyovych (https://russian-torturers.org/profile/13573) handed down guilty verdicts against 12 Ukrainian citizens.
Judge Dovlatbekyan Hurhen Serzhikovych (data being verified) handed down guilty verdicts against four Ukrainian citizens.
Judge Zhahinov Arslan Ivanovych (https://russian-torturers.org/profile/13574) handed down guilty verdicts against three Ukrainian citizens.
Judge Kostin Ihor Volodymyrovych (data being verified) handed down guilty verdicts against four Ukrainian citizens.
Judge Krivtsov Kyrylo Mykolayovych (https://russian-torturers.org/profile/13556) handed down guilty verdicts against 12 Ukrainian citizens.
Judge Lachinov Sakit Eskerkhanovych (data being verified) handed down guilty verdicts against three Ukrainian citizens.
Judge Mahomadov Oleksiy Abdulmazhytovych (data being verified) is considering one case.
Judge Mamedov Vitaliy Viktorovych (data being verified) handed down guilty verdicts against three Ukrainian citizens.
Judge Mashukov Timur Khabasovych (https://russian-torturers.org/profile/13565) handed down guilty verdicts against eight Ukrainian citizens.
Judge Minashkin Andriy Mykolayovych (https://russian-torturers.org/profile/13559) handed down guilty verdicts against eight Ukrainian citizens.
Judge Nikitin Maksym Mykhailovych (data being verified)
handed down guilty verdicts against two Ukrainian citizens.
Judge Prostov Kostyantyn Ihorovych (https://russian-torturers.org/profile/13575) handed down guilty verdicts against seven Ukrainian citizens.
Judge Saprunov Roman Viktorovych (https://russian-torturers.org/profile/13567) handed down guilty verdicts against two Ukrainian citizens.
Judge Stepanov Denys Vasylovych (https://russian-torturers.org/profile/13576) handed down guilty verdicts against five Ukrainian citizens.
Judge Terentyev Oleh Dmytrovych (data being verified)
handed down guilty verdicts against three Ukrainian citizens.
Judge Cherepov Oleh Oleksandrovych (data being verified)
handed down guilty verdicts against seven Ukrainian citizens.
Judge Shalayev Artem Oleksandrovych (https://russian-torturers.org/profile/13578) handed down guilty verdicts against five Ukrainian citizens.
Judge Obraztsov Serhiy Vyacheslavovych (data being verified)
handed down guilty verdicts against four Ukrainian citizens.
Judge Opanasenko Valeriy Serhiyovych (https://russian-torturers.org/profile/13571) handed down guilty verdicts against four Ukrainian citizens.
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