World22-year-old Russian conscript sent to war despite suicide attempt, later declared dead
Alexander Korolkov, a 22-year-old conscript from Dmitrov near Moscow, was sent to fight in Ukraine despite attempting suicide during his service and receiving a diagnosis of mixed personality disorder. His mother says he was pressured into signing a contract. He disappeared during an assault operation in occupied Ukrainian territory, and his unit later sought a court declaration of death.
MMeduza★★★☆☆2026-09-09 11:53Original
22-year-old Russian conscript sent to war despite suicide attempt, later declared dead