Yaroslav Vladimirovich Zhdamarov

Case Summary

Yaroslav Zhdamarov, a Ukrainian citizen and former sapper and dog handler in the Azov Regiment, was sentenced to 22 years in a strict regime colony. He was convicted of actions aimed at forcibly seizing power, participating in a terrorist organization, and training for terrorist activities, deprived of liberty since April 2022.

Charges (3)

1. Actions aimed at the forcible seizure of power and the forcible change of the constitutional order of the Russian Federation
2. Participation in the activities of a terrorist organization
3. Training for the purpose of carrying out terrorist activities

Criminal Code Articles (4)

Key Facts (1)

• Served in the Azov Regiment from 2015 to September 2019.

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