Kherson resident to be responsible for interview with Russian propaganda channel

<span><span>In Kherson, a 60-year-old local resident is suspected of propagandizing Russian aggression against Ukraine. Investigators found out that during the occupation of the city, she gave an interview to the Russian media, where she justified the occupation and the illegal "referendum".</span></span>

<span><span>This was reported by the press service of the Main Directorate of the National Police of Ukraine in Kherson region.</span></span>

<span><span>According to Chermen Tuskaev, Deputy Head of the Investigation Department of the Kherson Police, in September 2022, the woman spoke positively about the actions of the Russian occupiers and agitated citizens to participate in the pseudo-referendum. Her words, recorded on video, were disseminated on propaganda channels.</span></span>

<span><span>The examination confirmed that the interview contained statements denying and justifying the armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine. As a result, the woman was charged under Article 436-2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, which provides for punishment in the form of correctional labor, probationary supervision or imprisonment for up to three years.</span></span>

<span><span>The issue of a preventive measure for the suspect is currently being decided. The investigation is ongoing.</span></span>

Meanwhile, a court in absentia found a resident of Kherson region, who headed the occupation labor department in Genichesk, guilty of collaboration. She was sentenced to 10 years in prison with confiscation of property. We are talking about Lyudmyla Stryukova, who worked as the director of the Genichesk branch of the Social Insurance Fund before Russia's invasion of Ukraine. After the occupation, she began to cooperate with the enemy and gave interviews to Russian media outlets such as Kherson LIVE and Tavria.

Recently, the court sentenced a resident of Chornobaivka who organized a base for Russian military equipment and helped to resettle Russians during the occupation of Kherson region. The man was found guilty of aiding the aggressor state and sentenced to 10 years.

Also, a resident of Henichesk, who resettled Russian soldiers in other people's homes, helped to set up checkpoints and supported passportization on the left bank of Kherson region, faces up to 12 years in prison.

Андрій Колісніченко