Alexander Vladimirovich Lyubas

Case Summary

Alexander Lyubas, a Ukrainian serviceman, was sentenced to 20 years in a strict regime colony for attempting a terrorist act, training for terrorist activities, illegal transportation and smuggling of weapons, and illegal border crossing. He was allegedly part of a group that attempted to land in Crimea to raise the Ukrainian flag.

Charges (5)

1. Attempted terrorist act by an organized group
2. Training for the purpose of carrying out terrorist activities
3. Illegal transportation of firearms and ammunition by an organized group
4. Smuggling of firearms and ammunition by an organized group
5. Illegal border crossing by an organized group

Criminal Code Articles (6)

Key Facts (4)

• Allegedly a member of the "Artan" special forces unit of Ukrainian intelligence.
• Detained after falling into the water during a raid on Crimea.
• Denies guilt in court.
• Allegedly confessed the group intended to plant a Ukrainian flag in Crimea.

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