Solomianskyi District Court of Kyiv on November 5 imposed a preventive measure on Viktor Yena, who was the driver of a car disguised as an ambulance during the unrest in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka. The man was taken into custody for 60 days without the possibility of bail. Thus, the court has imposed preventive measures on three suspects in the case.
The judge announced the corresponding decision during an open court hearing on November 5, which was broadcast by Suspilne.
According to the ruling, Viktor Yena will remain in custody in Kyiv pre-trial detention center until January 3, 2027 inclusive. The decision is subject to immediate execution, but can be appealed to the Kyiv Court of Appeal within five days. The court plans to announce the full text of the ruling on November 10.
According to the investigation, Yena acted in prior conspiracy with Valentyna Moloda and Tetyana Kireyeva. Law enforcement officers believe that they tried to obstruct the work of a unit of the National Guard of Ukraine and facilitate the illegal removal of a serviceman under the guise of providing medical care.
During the hearing, the prosecutor said that Yena had filmed the area near the military facility before the unrest. According to the prosecution, relevant recordings were found on his phone during the investigation. Law enforcement officers also examined correspondence between the suspects regarding the preparation of the protest.
Yena is charged with obstructing the lawful activities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other military formations, as well as unauthorized dissemination of information about the location of military units.
The prosecution insisted on detention without bail, citing risks of hiding from the investigation, influencing witnesses, and destroying evidence.
The defense asked for a milder preventive measure. The lawyer noted that Yena has a permanent place of residence and is a combat veteran. The suspect himself asked for house arrest and promised not to hide.
While talking to journalists, Yena stated that he considers himself a witness, not an accomplice to the events. He also confirmed that he works as a personal driver for Valentyna Moloda, but refrained from detailed explanations regarding the circumstances of the case.
The day before, on November 4, the court remanded in custody Valentyna Moloda, who presented herself as a medical worker during the events. She was also assigned 60 days of detention without the right to bail.
On the same day, a similar preventive measure was chosen for Tetyana Kireyeva. According to the investigation, it was she who asked Moloda to organize the removal of the serviceman. Thus, as of November 5, three main suspects in the case are in custody.
The Security Service of Ukraine earlier reported that it had detained and notified suspicion to three alleged organizers of the unrest. In addition, law enforcement officers announced the detention of another active participant in the events, who was going to be notified of suspicion. There is currently no confirmed information about a preventive measure being imposed on her.
We remind you that on November 2 in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka, mass clashes occurred after messages were spread on social networks about the alleged illegal detention of people by servicemen. According to law enforcement officers, participants in the unrest blocked the work of the military unit and damaged property.
The pre-trial investigation is ongoing. Suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
According to: Suspilne video broadcast, Security Service of Ukraine, Ukrainska Pravda
