A resident of the Krasnoyarsk region was mobilized for service in a special operations zone and spent a full year confined to a military barracks due to recurring episodes of sudden sleepiness. This case was reported by the online outlet NGS24.ru.
According to the portal, despite his medical condition, the man was drafted into the Russian Armed Forces in 2020. He described how, for twelve months, his daily life consisted of wearing standard issue clothing and performing only basic household tasks, as if the rest of the world had paused for him.
In the autumn of 2022, the same regional resident was mobilized again and sent to a unit near Omsk. After a medical assessment at a regional hospital, he was advised to undergo further examinations. Yet upon returning to his unit, he was told that the conclusions reached by civilian doctors would not be accepted by the military medical system. Reportedly, his living conditions remained extremely restricted and he spent most of his time in the barracks, with limited personal freedom.
In April, the individual was hospitalized and later returned to duty. NGS24.ru reported that he was not permitted to take leave, his passport and military identification were seized, and he was forbidden to leave the controlled military area. Following a request to the military prosecutor’s office, a military medical commission was appointed to review his case, signaling an escalation toward formal medical oversight within the armed forces.
Around this period, a State Duma deputy raised the idea of instituting a new holiday in Russia—the Day of the Participant of the Special Military Operation in Ukraine. The deputy emphasized ongoing efforts to strengthen the rights of military personnel, highlighting the importance of recognizing the roles and sacrifices of those who serve in special operations contexts.
In October, President Vladimir Putin instructed authorities to expand rehabilitation opportunities for individuals who participate in special operations and have disabilities tied to their service. He also underscored the principle that social security measures should be equally accessible to volunteers and career military personnel involved in special operations, reflecting a broader commitment to the welfare of those who serve. Further remarks from the president in September touched on considerations about the future structure and capabilities of the Russian armed forces, suggesting ongoing reform and modernization as a continuing priority.
These developments collectively illustrate the ongoing dialogue within Russian leadership about veterans’ support, medical assessment processes, and the balance between civilian medical opinions and military medical standards. They also reflect how individual mobilization experiences intersect with policy discussions on holiday recognition, rehabilitation, and long-term security for those who serve in high-intensity contexts. The case remains part of a broader conversation concerning the rights and welfare of service members stationed in or returning from special operation zones, and how the military system addresses health challenges that arise within such deployments. (Source: NGS24.ru)