Cherkasy TCC claims man who died on highway got out of vehicle voluntarily

Military enlistment office's version of events on 10 August

The Cherkasy Territorial Centre for Recruitment and Social Support (TCC) has officially commented on the circumstances of a man's death, who was previously accused of being forcibly mobilised and dropped off on a highway. The centre confirmed that there had indeed been an attempt to conscript the citizen into the Armed Forces of Ukraine, but emphasised that he was deemed fit for military service.

According to TCC representatives, on 10 August, the man appeared at the military enlistment office accompanied by a police officer. During the medical board (MLC) examination, he did not provide any medical documents confirming the presence of severe illnesses that would allow him to be exempted from service. Consequently, the board ruled him fit for duty.

Why no unit accepted the conscript

Despite the positive MLC decision, no military unit agreed to accept him. He was subsequently issued a summons for a repeat appearance. TCC officers stated that they offered the man assistance in returning home.

A key aspect of the official position was the claim regarding how the man ended up on the highway. The statement reads:

«Поблизу населеного пункту Шевченкове Звенигородського району громадянин за власним бажанням покинув транспортний засіб, що зафіксовано на відеокамеру» (Near the settlement of Shevchenkove in Zvenyhorodskyi district, the citizen voluntarily left the vehicle, which was recorded on video).

It is worth noting that the video recordings referenced by the military enlistment office have not been made public.

Inconsistencies in medical history

The TCC's position raises questions, as Human Rights Ombudsman Lubynets previously reported a different course of events. According to the ombudsman's data, the man suffered an epileptic seizure directly during the MLC examination. However, the military enlistment office did not explain why, despite such an incident, he was still deemed fit for service.

The centre also declined to comment on the reasons why all military units refused to accept this conscript. The TCC also does not clarify the circumstances of the man's death, who was later found dead on the highway. The military enlistment office only emphasised that possible violations are currently being investigated by the police within the framework of an open criminal case.