Skelia assault regiment commander suspended from duty amid investigation into alleged abuse (opens original article in a new tab)

Ukraine's Skelia assault regiment commander suspended as investigation into alleged abuse and 26 noncombat deaths unfolds

• Commander of Ukraine's 425th Separate Assault Regiment suspended amid investigation into alleged abuse
• Ukraine's State Bureau of Investigation launched pre-trial inquiry into Skelia regiment following Babel investigation
• At least 26 noncombat deaths reported among Skelia recruits between late 2025 and spring 2026
• Ground Forces emphasized commitment to impartial investigation and zero tolerance for abuse of servicemen