Arrests of alleged deserters tied to Russia flow through regional updates
A report from an Armenian news outlet notes that a man who was wanted in Russia on desertion charges was detained in Yerevan. The man, age 23, was taken into custody on Nar-Dos Street on April 7 and escorted to a local police station for processing. The arrest adds to a broader pattern of cross-border tracing and apprehension of individuals linked to military cases in Russia. [Armenpres]
According to coverage from Lipetsk regional authorities, a soldier identified as Dmitry Perov was described as an armed deserter who had left his unit. Regional communications published via the Lipetsk government channel indicate that authorities planned to locate him in the village of Novouglyanka within the Usmansky district, predicting his arrival there as a likely development. The operation reportedly did not require civilian evacuations, and no injuries were reported. [Lipetsk regional administration]
Perov was noted as having also been sought in Voronezh oblast, widening the geographic net used by authorities to track him. The case highlights ongoing efforts by regional officials to respond to desertion incidents and to prevent any potential escalation arising from flanking movements or unauthorized departures from service. [Voronezh authorities]
Earlier reports from a major Telegram information channel indicated that several volunteers from Irkutsk region might be among those who left their postings after directives from their commanders during what has been termed a special military operation. That channel reported additional deserters leaving the area, underscoring a continuing emphasis on monitoring and mitigating manpower losses across different areas. [Baza]
The unfolding sequence of events draws attention to how multiple jurisdictions coordinate to locate and restrain individuals deemed to have deserted, while authorities stress that operations are designed to minimize civilian risk and disruption. Observers note that these cases often involve cross-regional cooperation and rapid information sharing through official channels and trusted media partners to ensure timely responses. [Armenpres], [Lipetsk regional administration], [Voronezh authorities], [Baza]