In the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, a serviceman was sentenced to eight years for deserting his unit

The Nalchik Garrison Military Court found serviceman Khatkutov guilty of evading military service during mobilization. According to the case file, he failed to report to his military unit on December 20, 2024.

Only on July 24 of this year did Khatkutov report to the military commandant's office in Mozdok, where he admitted his guilt. The court took into account his previous convictions for numerous offenses, including two serious crimes and 19 moderate offenses, and that at the time of his desertion, his convictions had not been expunged or expunged. As a result, the serviceman was sentenced to eight years in a maximum-security penal colony.

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