Ilya Vitalievich Zabolotsky

Case Summary

Ilya Zabolotsky was sentenced to 5 years in a strict regime colony for preparing to commit treason by attempting to join the Ukrainian Armed Forces. He was arrested in December 2023 while trying to cross the border into Georgia to reach Ukraine.

Charges (2)

1. Preparation for treason
2. Attempting to join the Ukrainian Armed Forces

Criminal Code Articles (2)

Key Facts (3)

• Attempted to cross into Georgia to join Ukrainian forces.
• Accused of being against the Special Military Operation.
• Initially detained for petty hooliganism.

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