Yaroshenko Yuriy Borisovich

In Belgorod in March 2024, a 47-year-old local resident, Yuri Yaroshenko, was detained. He was accused of preparing poisoning and explosions targeting Russian military personnel. According to the investigation, in January, the man contacted representatives of the banned-in-Russia "Russian Volunteer Corps, joined its ranks, and began planning several acts of sabotage against military personnel. According to the investigation, Yuriy planned to detonate a device with an F-1 grenade at a grocery store in the Valuysky urban district. In addition, as the investigation indicates, the man planned to poison food products that were being collected as humanitarian aid for Russian servicemen. During a search of Yuriy, an ampoule with an unknown liquid, as well as an F-1 grenade, were allegedly found. A criminal case was opened against Yaroshenko for illegal possession of explosive devices, preparation for sabotage and participation in a terrorist organization, as well as preparation for a terrorist attack. He was sent to a pre-trial detention center. On May 13, 2025, the 2nd Western Military District Court found Yuri Yaroshenko guilty and sentenced him to 16 years of imprisonment, with the first 3 years to be served in prison, the remainder in a strict regime correctional colony, a 1-year restriction of freedom, and a fine of 100 thousand rubles. rubles. The verdict was not appealed and entered into legal force.