A man died in Kryvyi Rih in the TCR: what is known
7 May 2024 13:02
A conscript died on the territory of the Kryvyi Rih Territorial Centre for Recruitment and Social Support. This was reported by the press service of the Dnipropetrovs’k TCC, "Komersant Ukrainian"
It is noted that on 5 May, on the territory of the Saksahansk TCC and the joint venture of Kryvyi Rih. Kryvyi Rih as a result of a sudden sharp deterioration in health, a conscript died.
“The sharp deterioration in the health of the serviceman was accompanied by signs of an epileptic seizure. An ambulance was immediately called, and the serviceman was provided with first aid until it arrived,”
– the statement said.
The patrol police officers who arrived at the scene stated that the death was biological, with no signs of physical impact.
“Law enforcement agencies are investigating the death of the citizen, until the completion of which we ask you to refrain from emotional and unverified statements and judgements,”
– the TCC added.
Instead, the deceased’s relatives report that he was beaten, according to the localTelegram channel Svoi | Kryvyi Rih.
“A conscript died yesterday in the Saksahanske Trade Centre. The man was 44 years old. We are told that the man was just undergoing a military qualification examination. The cause of death will be established by the medical examiner and the investigation. The relatives report a beating, and the staff of the TCC report an epileptic seizure,”
– the statement said.
According to a report by the Dnipro-based media outlet Open, the man, named Artem, was 44 years old. At the time of his death, he was undergoing a military medical examination and was preparing to be sent to a training centre.
“On the evening of 5 May, the mother of the future soldier came to the military enlistment office, handed over the documents and was supposed to withdraw cash from an ATM to buy her son’s equipment, but after a while she was told about his death. Artem would have turned 45 in a few weeks. The police have not officially commented on the information. The TCC told the relatives of the deceased that the cause of death was an epileptic seizure. However, they do not believe in this version,”
– the publication notes.
According toHromadske, the daughter of the deceased man said that her father did not have epilepsy, and he died allegedly because of beatings by TCC employees.
According to the girl, her father was taken to the military commissariat to be mobilised. Her mother visited him twice, sending money for military equipment. During the first visit, the man was in a normal condition, but on the second visit, the mother allegedly noticed traces of beatings.
The girl stated that she was collecting information about the case and preparing a publication on social media.
