In Zakarpattia, the head of the district territorial centre for recruitment and social support, the head of the military registration unit and an instructor were served with a notice of suspicion for the illegal detention of persons liable for military service. For several months, 21 people were held in the mobilisation centre without legal grounds, one of whom was tortured. The prosecutor's office filed a request for a preventive measure.
- The head of the RTCC, the head of the unit and the instructor were notified of suspicion.
- They detained 21 persons liable for military service for up to 48 days without legal grounds.
- The fact of torture of one of the persons liable for military service was documented.
- The investigation is ongoing, and other victims and those involved are being identified.
Suspicions for RCC officials in Transcarpathia
On 4 June 2026, the Transcarpathian Specialised Defence Prosecutor's Office of the Western Region served a notice of suspicion to the head of one of the district territorial recruitment and social support centres (RTSC), the head of the military registration unit and an instructor. The suspicions relate to the illegal detention of persons liable for military service and torture.
Pros. data investigation, in February-April 2026, in the premises of a temporary mobilisation centre 21 persons liable for military service were detained without legal grounds. Their conscription was cancelled due to the refusal of military units to accept them for service, but they were not released, and the period of detention ranged from 1 to 48 days.
Monitoring and investigation of violations
The violations were revealed as a result of a monitoring visit by the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights. Prosecutors and investigators interrogated victims and witnesses, seized official documents, materials of official inspections and recordings from police body cameras to examine the circumstances in detail.
Fact of torture of a person liable for military service
The investigation documented the fact of torture of one of the detainees. The instructor used physical violence, after which the man was handcuffed to a ladder and left in this state until the next morning. This was the basis for the announcement of suspicion under the article on torture.
Criminal charges and further actions
The head of the RTCC and the head of the military registration unit are charged with abuse of power and illegal deprivation of liberty. The instructor is charged with torture. Prosecutors have already filed a motion to keep the suspects in custody. The investigation is ongoing, and other possible victims and those involved are being identified.
Legal position
According to Article 62 of the Constitution of Ukraine, The suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Evidence is being collected for further consideration in court.
