Bobykin Alexander Vladimirovich

Bobykin Aleksandr Vladimirovich — Private, driver-loader of the 2nd crew of the 1st artillery battery — military unit 08275 — 200th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade of the 14th Army Corps of the Northern Fleet of the Russian Navy.

According to open registries, he took direct part in combat operations in Kharkiv Oblast as part of a battalion tactical group of the 200th Motorized Rifle Brigade. Accused of violating the laws and customs of war.

On February 24, driver-loader of a "Grad" combat vehicle Aleksandr Bobykin and gunner Aleksandr Ivanov participated in two shellings of Kharkiv Oblast — from the village of Malinovka, Belgorod Oblast, Russian Federation, and from the territory of Ukraine.

Due to their actions, residential buildings in the village of Kozacha Lopan and a veterinary lyceum in the village of Veterynarne were destroyed. The identities of the commanders who gave the orders are being established. Bobykin and Ivanov were taken prisoner shortly after their column was defeated on February 24, 2022.

Ivanov surrendered immediately, while Bobykin, who was wounded, hid for several more days in the children's health and recreation complex "Solnechny" on the outskirts of Kharkiv, and then in an empty apartment. The Russian servicemen fully admitted guilt during the court hearing.

On May 31, 2022, the Kotelevsky District Court of Poltava Oblast sentenced him to 11 years and 6 months of imprisonment.