The key facts
- The Southern District Military Court in Rostov-on-Don sentenced six Crimean residents for participation in a terrorist organization
- All were given prison terms to be served in a strict-regime colony
- The defendants were detained in August 2023; prohibited materials and gadgets were seized from them
Sentence Handed Down in Rostov-on-Don
The Southern District Military Court in Rostov-on-Don sentenced six Crimean residents to lengthy prison terms for participation in a terrorist organization. This was reported by Krym 24 on its Telegram channel. All the defendants were given sentences to be served in a strict-regime colony.
FSB Data on the Defendants' Roles
According to the Russian FSB Directorate for Crimea and Sevastopol, two organizers engaged in propaganda, recruited local residents, and held conspiratorial meetings in the Bakhchysarai district of the region.
Detention and Searches
All six were detained in August 2023. During searches, prohibited materials and gadgets were seized from them.
Other Sentences in Similar Cases
It was previously reported that a court sentenced a 39-year-old resident of Chita to 20 years in prison on charges of high treason and undergoing training for the purpose of carrying out terrorist activities. According to the investigation, the man was recruited by Ukrainian intelligence services. The Russian citizen was also accused of preparing a terrorist attack in Kuban.
