The war in Ukraine: A trial with a Czech Republic that killed separatists
Alojzi P., who, according to the indictment, is facing separatists in the conflict in eastern Ukraine, faces up to 26 years in prison. The prosecutor blamed him for killing four members of Ukrainian government troops as a sniper. Polák’s case is being heard by the Prague City Court. The man is judged as escaped.
Alojz P. according to the indictment left Prague in December 2016 for territory controlled by militarily organized units of the Donetsk People’s Republic, got armed and began to perform military tasks. Also actively participate fighting against Ukrainian government troops in the ranks of the so-called Republican Guard. He first worked as a sniper and later as a platoon leader.
Four dead
According to prosecutor Marek Bodlák, the man is in a fight killed at least four people. “He himself stated this in his statements,” the plaintiff told reporters today. Alojz P. therefore faces penalty, he faces an exceptional penalty. He is accused of terrorist attacks and participation in a terrorist group. Judge Hana Chaloupková postponed Thursday’s hearing in the case due to illness. however, witnesses and experts are heard outside the main trial.
One punishment has already been imposed
In February, the Prague City Court sentenced a forty-one-year-old Pavel B to prison for fighting in separatist units. According to the indictment, the man worked in the military structure of the separatists in different positions. In August 2019, during regular armed patrols in the southern part of the front towards Mariupol, he stepped on an anti-personnel mine. He lost his leg because of it.
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