Relatives of man mobilised from Vyshneve demand investigation into circumstances of his death

Circumstances of disappearance and last contacts

In Vyshneve, a man was mobilised through the Territorial Centre for Conscription and Social Support. According to the deceased's cousin, his parents were initially informed that he was unfit for service and would soon return home. However, he was subsequently sent to the Nizhyn Territorial Centre for Conscription and Social Support, from where he was attached to a military unit.

Last contact with the man was established on 30 June. On 2 July, the family was told that he had allegedly deserted the unit.

Discovery of body and burial

On 18 July, the man's body was found dead. According to an extract from the Unified Register of Pre-trial Investigations, at the time of discovery he was wearing only underwear, and no visible bodily injuries were recorded.

«Знайшли мертвим в одних трусах і поховали як невідомого» ("Found dead in only underwear and buried as an unknown"), a relative wrote. According to him, the deceased suffered from diabetes and had serious problems with his legs.

Family reaction and law enforcement actions

The deceased's phone was found on 5 July and handed over to his wife on 9 July, but it was not seized as material evidence.

A DNA test is currently being conducted for identification. The family has contacted the State Bureau of Investigation.