Major General Sergey Nikitushkin, head of the Training and Material Base Department of the Main Directorate of Combat Training of the Russian Armed Forces, has been arrested in Moscow.
Modern.az reports that “Kommersant” published this information.
According to the information, the relevant decision was made by the 235th Garrison Military Court based on a request from the Main Military Investigation Department of the Russian Investigative Committee. The court session was held on the evening of September 30.
A representative of the Main Military Investigation Department requested Nikitushkin's arrest. The reason given was that the general could obstruct the investigation of the criminal case if he remained at liberty.
The defense, however, requested a lighter precautionary measure. The court supported the position of the investigation and decided to arrest the general.
The details of the criminal case and the specific actions for which the general is accused have not yet been disclosed. The only known information is his participation in Russia's war against Ukraine.
The Main Directorate of Combat Training of the Russian Armed Forces organizes combat training in the army and coordinates the activities of military administration bodies in preparing formations and units staffed with reservists.
The directorate also oversees the development of the training and material base and the provision of troops with combat training equipment.
In addition, the p also supervises the activities of the “Patriot” federal autonomous institution, which is the central military-patriotic culture and recreation park of the Russian Armed Forces.
