The Kyiv Independent(@KyivIndependent):⚡️ 2 Skelia soldiers charged with torturing comrades as abuse investigation widens. The investigation followed a report by the Ukrainian outlet Babel, which alleged widespread abuse within the regiment and documented at least 26 noncombat deaths among recruits between late 2025 and spring 2026.

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2026.07.28 14:52

⚡️ 2 Skelia soldiers charged with torturing comrades as abuse investigation widens. The investigation followed a report by the Ukrainian outlet Babel, which alleged widespread abuse within the regiment and documented at least 26 noncombat deaths among recruits between late 2025 and spring 2026.