The son of a serviceman serving in Russia—Andrei Nikolaevich Kozhevnikov (born 16 October 1980), a soldier of the 122nd Motor Rifle Regiment (military unit 50333)—said his father was sent to the front line despite serious health issues. During his service, Andrei was wounded multiple times. After his latest injury, the crushed bone in his leg could not be restored, and, according to the family, fragments were not removed from his legs. As a result, he cannot walk properly and has been assigned a Group II disability status.

The family says it was difficult to get him referred to a military medical board (VVK), but the commission allegedly disregarded both his condition and his disability status. According to the report, he was told: “You’re alive and healthy—go back and keep fighting.”

Relatives are asking authorities to pay attention to the case: they say Andrei has again been sent on a combat mission and they want him returned to the rear. They also claim they repeatedly contacted the military prosecutor’s office and submitted medical documents confirming his health problems, but received only formal replies. His family believes a disabled person with severe leg injuries should not be on the front line.

Source: the Telegram channel “Don’t Expect Good News” — https://t.me/ne_zhdi_novosti/4466