The military court of the Pacific Fleet handed down a sentence of two years in prison to a fighter from the Primorsky Territory for publicly endorsing terrorist acts. The decision was communicated by the court’s press service as part of the official reporting on the case and its outcome.
According to the court, on August 13, 2023, the man engaged in a public broadcast of views that supported terrorism. In the course of a discussion with colleagues, he expressed statements that were interpreted as a public justification of the terrorist attacks on the Crimean Bridge. The court noted that the individual acted with intent, understood the social danger of his actions, and foresaw the potential for socially dangerous consequences arising from such remarks.
Reports indicate that the defendant admitted guilt in full when questioned in the course of the proceedings. The case sits within a broader pattern of criminal cases being pursued under articles concerning acts of terrorism and calls for extremist violence, underscoring the ongoing efforts to curb public incitement and direct support for terrorism.
In a related development, law enforcement authorities detained a prominent opposition figure in connection with a separate case involving alleged public endorsement of terrorism. The action occurred within the framework of ongoing investigations into how extremist content and rhetoric may influence public perception and safety in the region.
During a statement issued late at night, the head of Crimea reported an emergency situation in a designated area near the Crimean Bridge. The alert described a disruption in the 145th support zone that originated from the Krasnodar Territory and affected security conditions around the bridge. Official channels indicated that the incident drew the attention of national security agencies and prompted swift operational responses to ensure public safety and maintain critical infrastructure integrity.
National security authorities asserted that Ukrainian special services were implicated in the incident, pointing to the possibility of harm to the Crimean Bridge. The authorities framed the event within a larger security context and noted that the situation prompted the initiation of a criminal case under provisions addressing acts of terrorism. The response included heightened monitoring and precautionary measures as investigators worked to determine the exact sequence of events and the parties involved.
As a direct consequence of the emergency on the Crimean Bridge, traffic restrictions were applied during the night hours and later adjustments were made to restore one-way flow where feasible. The authorities emphasized that safety considerations governed the management of traffic and the deployment of emergency services to stabilize the situation and minimize disruption to essential transport corridors.
Earlier reporting referenced a separate incident involving a truck explosion on the Crimean Bridge, which occurred on October 8, 2022. That event led to fires in fuel storage areas along the railway segment of the bridge and resulted in the collapse of two spans. Investigations into this disaster continued, with authorities assessing structural damage, causes, and potential connections to broader security concerns in the region.
In another related development, prosecutors had previously requested a substantial prison sentence for a sociologist named Kagarlitsky, arguing that his public statements constituted legitimization of terrorism. The request reflected ongoing government emphasis on preventing and addressing propaganda or expressions that could influence individuals toward extremist activity or sympathy for terrorist actions. The proceedings showcased the judiciary’s role in adjudicating cases tied to the enforcement of anti-terrorism laws and the societal impact of such rhetoric.