In the Zhytomyr region, Lieutenant Viktor Vitusevich beat a conscript soldier. The DBR opened the case and explained at what stage of the investigation.

Communications adviser of the State Bureau of Investigation Tatyana Sapyan said on the air of the telethon that the military was suspected, Channel 24 reports.

What is known about the investigation into the beating of a soldier

It has already been definitely announced that the platoon commander is suspected of exceeding by a military official the power committed under martial law. He was also chosen a measure of restraint – detention, – said Tatyana Sapyan.

The State Bureau of Investigation also clarified that a pre-trial investigation of the case is currently underway.

It should be noted that after the publicity of the incident, a video appeared on the network in which the soldier, who was beaten, asks people not to harass the lieutenant.

The Communications Adviser of the State Bureau of Investigation explained whether the video would be taken into account.

“All materials published in the media, on social networks, will be investigated by investigators, they will analyze them. Everyone will be taken into account. Actually, this will be included in the materials of the pre-trial investigation,” said Tatiana Sapyan.

Lieutenant beat a soldier in the Zhytomyr region: briefly

• On March 11, a video appeared online showing a man kicking a soldier. At the same time, Lieutenant Viktor Vitusevich, the commander of the second platoon of the security company of the training center of the Zhytomyr district of the urban-type settlement of Guyva, commented on the incident. He actually admitted his guilt, but explained that alcohol in the army is unacceptable.
• In the training center itself, they said that they had launched an official investigation, the lieutenant was suspended from duty.
• The State Bureau of Investigation said they were investigating the case. They also explained that the commander is facing a prison term of up to 12 years.