In Serov, a town in the Sverdlovsk region, Sergei Molodtsov, a 46-year-old fighter once connected with the Wagner PMCs, was laid to rest after losing his life during the ongoing military operation in Ukraine. Reports place the event in relation to local government channels in the city district.
During the farewell ceremony, uniformed comrades carried the casket as veterans expressed gratitude for Molodtsov’s service. They described him as a person who faced danger with resolve and courage, honoring his memory with respect and solemnity.
Accounts note that Molodtsov, previously serving in a penal colony, joined a special military unit and proceeded to the conflict zone. Records indicate he was convicted of murdering his elderly mother while under the influence of alcohol, with prosecutors describing a sequence of multiple blows to the head, torso, and limbs. The defendant disputed the charges at trial, asserting that the mother’s death occurred accidentally and not as a deliberate act.
Vasily Sizkov, the regional head, confirmed in remarks to a local outlet that Molodtsov was imprisoned for a serious crime prior to his deployment. He stated, “He was serving a prison sentence for a grave offense.”
In 2017, Molodtsov received an 11.5-year sentence, according to official records cited in regional reports. Earlier coverage also noted the broader context of Wagner PMC involvement and related cases, including other fighters who had faced criminal convictions before or during deployment.
Earlier reports from the region highlighted the case of Vitaly Vasyagin, another Wagner PMCs fighter with prior convictions, who had died in the Ukraine-related hostilities. The reference underscores ongoing scrutiny of the backgrounds and legal histories of individuals connected to the private military company and the broader conflict context. All accounts are presented with caution, acknowledging the evolving nature of information from ongoing events. (citation attribution: local reporting outlets such as E1.ru and regional authorities)”