14-Year-Old Girl Accused of Poisoning, Strangling Ukrainian Soldier on Russian Handler’s Video Call
A 14-year-old girl in Rivne is accused of poisoning and strangling a Ukrainian soldier under instructions from a Russian handler. A separate case involving the alleged arson of a military vehicle has also reached court.
In Rivne Oblast, Ukraine, a 14-year-old girl is facing trial for allegedly killing a Ukrainian soldier and setting fire to a military vehicle. According to police, the suspect met a Russian citizen on the Telegram app, who allegedly instructed her to carry out the killings via orders from Russia's Federal Security Service. In exchange for completing the task, the suspect promised to arrange a trip to Russian-controlled territory for the minor, whom he claimed had developed romantic feelings.
On January 30, 2026, the girl allegedly mixed a narcotic substance with alcohol and served it to a 27-year-old Ukrainian serviceman whom she had met online just ten days prior. After he consumed the drink, the girl strangled him while on a video call with her handler. She has been charged with premeditated murder and conspiracy, facing up to 15 years in prison.
The pretrial investigation also identified the handler and the person who organized the contract killing, with their cases being handled by the Security Service of Ukraine. Additionally, the minor is accused of arson and treason for setting fire to a military vehicle in Rivne on Russia's orders, as well as obstructing the lawful activities of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
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