Two Russian service members detained in Armenia, accused of attacking a Ukrainian man

Two service members from Russia’s military base in Gyumri have been detained in Armenia, accused of beating Ukrainian citizen Dmitry Samuelenko about a month ago. They remain in custody and face charges of assault causing minor bodily injury; the reason for the alleged attack is unknown.

The arrests come amid another case involving service members from the same base: a video circulated in early November showing a young man being humiliated, with a soldier saying, “Gyumri is our city”. A criminal case has been opened, but it is unclear whether anyone has been detained. Gyumri hosts the main garrison of Russia’s 102nd Military Base, the only Russian base in Armenia; the article also notes reports of Russians opposed to the war being taken there and sent back to Russia.