A series of treason convictions has surfaced from recent proceedings in Russian military courts, highlighting cases involving sailors from the Northern and Rostov regions. In one instance, the Military Court of the Second Western District found a sailor from the Northern Fleet, Yegor Tyukin, guilty of treason. The court’s press service, cited by TASS, reported that Tyukin, born in 1996, was convicted under Article 275 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. He received a prison sentence of 16 years and was stripped of his military rank. The details of the charges were not publicly disclosed, as the case involved highly classified material and the hearings were conducted behind closed doors.
In a separate proceeding at the Military Court of the Southern District in Rostov-on-Don, a Crimean citizen was sentenced on October 4 for treason. During the hearing, the defendant expressed remorse for his actions, but the court still imposed a prison term of eight years. The prosecutor had requested a longer term, seeking 12 years. The variation in sentences underscores the court’s consideration of circumstances presented during the trial while evaluating the severity of the alleged offenses.
Earlier consolidations in this region involved a Rostov-region soldier who was ordered to serve up to 14 years in a maximum-security colony for treason and unauthorized access to state secrets, indicating a continuing focus on security violations within the armed forces. Those cases, reported by regional military authorities, reflect ongoing vigilance over loyalty and information protection in sensitive military domains.
Additionally, regional reports referenced a separate case linked to Ukraine, mentioning an incident described as betrayal involving a sailor who did not return from a submarine mission. While the specifics of this latter matter remained unclear in public disclosures, it contributed to the broader narrative of security and allegiance issues encountered by maritime forces in the region. [Citation: TASS]