At the Zhytomyr Military Institute, an investigation began following complaints about the punishment of cadets for refusing to attend formations in military attire. The institute’s administration denies the accusations and assures that the students adhere to safety norms.
The Military Law Enforcement Service is examining reports on social media claiming that cadets of the Zhytomyr Military Institute were allegedly forced to attend formations in military attire, and were punished for refusal. A user known as “Yunker”, officer Ivan Halenko, states that several hundred future officers ignored the order by appearing in civilian clothes to avoid risks to their safety. Subsequently, they allegedly received warnings for “failing to follow the order”.
The commander of the Zhytomyr Military Institute, Colonel Andriy Slyusarenko, commented that the situation only pertains to maintaining uniforms and no formation was planned. According to him, cadets need to be in uniform to be ready to fulfill their duties after graduation.
The institute’s page indicates that the information was misinterpreted and confirms that the institution adheres to safety regulations, including the prohibition on mass gatherings. It should be noted that recently, the commander of the Ground Forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi, banned the assembly of military personnel on training grounds due to the risk of attacks from Russian forces.
| Facts | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Accusations | Cadets punished for refusing formations in military attire |
| Institute’s Response | No formation occurred, it is a matter of military attire |
| Investigation | The Military Law Enforcement Service is analyzing the circumstances |
