"I haven’t even seen these brothers": ex-brigadier Luchanov stated his innocence in court

"I haven’t even seen these brothers": ex-brigadier Luchanov stated his innocence in court

A convoy van has arrived at the Rokytne District Court building, where a hearing is scheduled to determine a preventive measure for former commander of the 155th Separate Mechanized Brigade Luchanov. The defendant, accused of involvement in a high-profile crime, has likely already been escorted into the courtroom.

This is reported by correspondents from the trial location.

The hearing was set to begin at 13:00. Before the session started, media representatives briefly spoke with the defendant, who publicly expressed disagreement with the charges against him.

The former commander of the military unit categorically denies any involvement in the criminal offense and insists on his complete innocence.

«I have never even seen the brothers whose bodies were found on the unit’s territory», — Luchanov stated in response to questions from the press.

The former official also added that all other details and circumstances of the case should be clarified during the official pre-trial investigation. Security measures have been increased near the courthouse, and journalists are awaiting the official start of the hearing.