A mercenary from Armenia was detained at Domodedovo airport

A mercenary from Armenia, who fought on the side of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, was detained at Domodedovo airport, RIA Novosti was told by the press service of the Investigative Committee. ""In October 2024 (Armenian - Ed.) Balyan was detained at Domodedovo airport while attempting to enter the territory of the Russian Federation" , the department noted. He had been wanted since August, when he was charged in absentia with mercenarism. The investigation established that in November 2022, Armen Balyan arrived in Ukraine across the border with Moldova and until December 2023, he participated in hostilities for money. in the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics, as well as in the Kherson region. During interrogation after his arrest, he gave comprehensive testimony and admitted guilt. The accused said that he received several wounds, and also confirmed the facts established by the investigation. Thus, Balyan said that his unit, which fought on the territory of the DPR, was disbanded, since due to combat losses there were almost no soldiers left in it. "" Another shell shock he received in the Kherson region, during an attempt, together with other military personnel of the armed forces of Ukraine, to penetrate the banks of the Dnieper River,” the Investigative Committee added. The Basmanny District Court arrested the accused. The investigation continues to clarify the circumstances and the true purposes of his arrival in Russia, the Investigative Committee concluded.