Azov admits existence of unofficial prison near Kyiv

The 1st Corps of the National Guard “Azov” has admitted that it was indeed behind the unofficial prison in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka.

This is stated in an official message from the corps, posted on his page by its commander Denys Prokopenko, known as Redis.

According to the corps, the territory of the private house contains mobilized personnel, as well as servicemen detained after going AWOL.

Azov noted that four servicemen detained after committing disciplinary offenses had injuries, and were therefore sent to a hospital for examination.

“If facts of illegal violent actions on the territory of the military town are established, those responsible will face fair punishment,” the statement says.

At the same time, the corps emphasizes that its personnel are considered “the greatest value.”

“Azov protects the life and health of its servicemen in extremely difficult conditions at the front. The unit is guided by the same principles in the rear,” the military stated.

Earlier, Telegram channels wrote that this was the unofficial prison of the “Khartia” brigade. As we can see, this was not confirmed.

Earlier, the commander of the National Guard, General Oleksandr Pivnenko, stated that the private house in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka was used as a temporary accommodation point for National Guard servicemen.

Ukraine’s Presidential Commissioner for the Protection of Servicemen’s Rights, Olha Reshetylova, in turn stated that her office had ordered an inspection of the unofficial prison in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka.