Darbinyan Arutyun Vantsikovich
Lieutenant General, deputy commander of troops of the Central Military District of the Russian Armed Forces — Central Military District of the Russian Armed Forces
In short
- Who
- Position: Lieutenant General, deputy commander of troops of the Central Military District of the Russian Armed Forces — Central Military District of the Russian Armed Forces
- Last event
- February 23, 2026 — Awarded the title of Hero of the Russian Federation
- Verifiability
- 2 sources
Case summary
Darbinyan Arutyun Vantsikovich is a Lieutenant General, Deputy Commander of the Central Military District of the Russian Armed Forces — Central Military District of the Russian Armed Forces. According to open registries, he took direct part in the planning and organization of the Russian military invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022.
The card materials also provide information about his education.
Lieutenant General Darbinyan Arutyun Vantsikovich took direct part in the planning and organization of the Russian military invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, is one of those responsible for organizing the information campaign to deny facts of war crimes, and is also named a war criminal responsible for the deaths of Ukrainian defenders.
Lies to the public
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Timeline of events
- 23 февраля 2026 г.Arrest / LiquidationAwarded the title of Hero of the Russian Federation
The 'Gold Star' medal was presented by Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin on Defender of the Fatherland Day. He became the fourth ethnic Armenian to be awarded the title of Hero of Russia since the start of the invasion of Ukraine.
Evidence / Source → - 23 февраля 2026 г.Arrest / LiquidationAwarded the title of Hero of Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin awarded Lieutenant General Harutyun Vantsikovich Darbinyan the title of Hero of Russia.
Evidence / Source → - 24 февраля 2022 г.War crimesInvolvement in planning the invasion of Ukraine
He was directly involved in planning and organizing the Russian military invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022.
Evidence / Source → - 24 февраля 2022 г.War crimesResponsibility for the information campaign denying war crimes
He is one of those responsible for organizing a state-level information campaign to deny facts of war crimes committed by Russian servicemen during the open military invasion of Ukraine.
Evidence / Source → - 1 января 2018 г.AppointmentAppointment as Deputy Chief of Staff of the 8th Combined Arms Army
As of 2018, Major General Harutyun Vantsikovich Darbinyan was appointed Deputy Chief of Staff of the 8th Combined Arms Army of the Southern Military District of the Russian Armed Forces.
Evidence / Source → - 1 июля 2017 г.AppointmentDeployment to Syria and position as Chief of Staff of the 68th Army Corps
Until July 2017, Colonel Darbinyan headed the staff of the 68th Army Corps (Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk) and was deployed to Syria, where he helped plan operations for government forces. Previously, he commanded the 76th Division and the 83rd Airborne Brigade.
Evidence / Source → - 8 декабря 2009 г.AppointmentCommander of military unit 71289
From December 8, 2009, to October 22, 2012, Colonel Harutyun Darbinyan commanded military unit 71289, registered in Ussuriysk, Primorsky Krai, and was involved in activities related to ensuring military security.
Evidence / Source → - 1 августа 2008 г.AppointmentInvolvement in the war with Georgia
Colonel Harutyun Vantsikovich Darbinyan, Chief of Staff of the division (presumably the 76th Air Assault Division), participated in the war with Georgia.
Evidence / Source → - 14 марта 1966 г.Arrest / Liquidation
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