Barilo Denis Aleksandrovich
Major General, Commander of the "Volunteer Corps" of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation
In short
- Who
- Position: Major General, Commander of the "Volunteer Corps" of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation
- Last event
- April 10, 2026 — SBU Suspicion of War Crimes
- Verifiability
- 1 source
Case summary
Denis Aleksandrovich Barilo is a major general, commander of the "Volunteer Corps" of the Russian Ministry of Defense. According to open registries, he is a major general (decree dated June 6, 2023). Commander of the "Volunteer Corps" of the Russian Ministry of Defense (subordinate to the GRU General Staff).
Previously commanded the 55th Separate Motor Rifle (Mountain) Brigade and was deputy commander of the 2nd Combined Arms Army of the Central Military District. In April 2026, the SBU informed him of suspicion for war crimes in the village of Yahidne (forced detention of 369 civilians in a school basement in March 2022).
Denis Barilo is suspected by the Security Service of Ukraine of committing war crimes in the village of Yahidne, Chernihiv Oblast, in March 2022. He is charged with the forced detention of 369 civilians, including 50 children, in the basement of the local school underinhuman conditions, which resulted in the deaths of 10 people. These actions are classified as a violation of the laws and customs of war.
Failures and victims
Denis Barilo is suspected by the Security Service of Ukraine of committing war crimes in the village of Yahidne, Chernihiv Oblast, in March 2022. He is charged with the forced detention of 369 civilians, including 50 children, in the basement of the local school underinhuman conditions, which resulted in the deaths of 10 people. These actions are classified as a violation of the laws and customs of war.
Lies to the public
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Timeline of events
- 10 апреля 2026 г.AppointmentSBU Suspicion of War Crimes
Notified in absentia of suspicion of violating the laws and customs of war (Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).
- 15 января 2024 г.AppointmentCommander of the 'Volunteer Corps' of the Russian Ministry of Defense
Headed the GRU Volunteer Corps, overseeing volunteer and assault formations.
- 6 июня 2023 г.AppointmentAwarded the Rank of Major General
By decree of the President of the Russian Federation, awarded the military rank of Major General.
- 5 марта 2022 г.AppointmentWar Crimes in Yagodne Village
Units of the 55th Motor Rifle Brigade under his command forcibly held 369 residents in the school basement.
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