Six teenagers to face trial for arson attacks on infrastructure in occupied Luhansk region

Charges of sabotage activity

In the temporarily occupied territory of Luhansk region, six minors have been brought to criminal responsibility for arson attacks on infrastructure facilities. According to data published by the outlet Ostrov, citing a statement from the so-called Investigative Department of the Russian Investigative Committee, the suspects are charged with setting fire to transformer substations, gas network structures, mobile communication towers, and vehicles.

Investigation's version of the crime's organisation

According to Russian investigators, in May 2025, one of the teenagers allegedly received an offer from a representative of Ukrainian special services to commit arson attacks for money. He later involved an acquaintance in this activity, and subsequently, four more peers joined the group.

Case details and status of the suspects

Investigators claim that 19 arson attacks were committed in the Sverdlovskyi district. Currently, five of the minors are in custody, while one has been declared wanted. The case materials have been transferred to the so-called "court" for review.