Azov boss shares names of four hurt soldiers after Kyiv area barracks fight

Pavlo Kurchenko, commander of Military Unit 3121, released details on the four injured men found in a house in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka on November 2.

The timeline began on October 30 when Ivan Yareshko was mobilized and transferred to the temporary deployment point. Kurchenko stated that Yareshko displayed aggressive behavior upon arrival. A rapid urine test revealed narcotic substances in his system. He attempted to attack a medical worker and was isolated in a separate room, where he engaged in self-mutilation. Andrii Kuleshov arrived at the site after being found at his home in Kyiv. He had been listed as absent without leave from the 52nd Forge International Assault Regiment. Kurchenko noted that Kuleshov was placed in quarantine for adaptation following his return from the wanted list.

Oleksandr Pavliuchenko was transferred to the site after being forcibly discharged from the Lutsk City Clinical Hospital. He suffered a consolidated fracture of the 9th vertebra during an air raid at basic military training. Kurchenko reported that Pavliuchenko frequently violated hospital rules, including drinking alcohol and urinating in the ward while prescribed to remain in a lying position. Oleksandr Perminov was moved to the location after being detained for going absent without leave. Kurchenko said Perminov had previously urged other personnel to escape at a different military facility. All four men were taken to a National Guard medical facility after the clashes.

Kurchenko disputed claims by Valentyna Moloda, who shouted during a live stream that numerous people were beaten and one was killed in the house. The commander stated that 26 mobilized servicemen were present in the building. He provided official documents confirming the medical and administrative status of the four injured men. Kurchenko added that the unit has launched internal investigations against the servicemen.

The 1st Corps of the Azov National Guard confirmed that all four men are currently in good condition. Kyiv Oblast police reported the initial clashes near the house on November 2. The crowd that gathered at the scene smashed a National Guard bus. Head of the Office of the President Kyrylo Budanov arrived at the scene late in the evening. Budanov later stated that Moloda, who first arrived at the house in an ambulance and declared the detention illegal, has been detained. Slidstvo.Info reported that Moloda owns a plastic surgery clinic and that her private ambulance company had not operated since 2023. Kuleshov's mother currently resides in the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic but is temporarily in Ukrainian-controlled territory for medical help. Kuleshov's brother also lives in the non-government-controlled territory.