Key facts
- Stanislav Luchanov, former commander of Ukraine's 155th Brigade, has been detained.
- The detention is related to the alleged kidnapping and murder of two brothers, Maksym and Roman Moseichuk.
- The incident occurred on the night of June 27-28 in Kyiv Oblast.
- President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that 10 suspects, including servicemen and the former commander, are now detained.
- The 155th Brigade has previously faced allegations of poor leadership and command failures.
Stanislav Luchanov, the former commander of Ukraine's 155th "Anne of Kyiv" Brigade, has been detained in Kyiv in connection with the alleged kidnapping and murder of two civilians. Ukrainian media reported the detention on July 13, citing the Prosecutor General's Office. Luchanov was apprehended while traveling with his lawyer.
President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the detentions, stating that 10 individuals, including servicemen and the former commander, are now in custody. He emphasized that a thorough investigation would be conducted to ensure justice for all those responsible.
According to media reports citing law enforcement sources, a group linked to the 155th Brigade allegedly broke into the home of brothers Maksym and Roman Moseichuk in Kyiv Oblast on the night of June 27-28. The brothers were abducted, taken to Poltava Oblast, and later killed. Their father had previously died serving in Ukraine's military, and Maksym was a former serviceman himself.
Earlier, on July 11, Ukraine's General Staff announced that Luchanov and other brigade members were charged with illegal detention and intentional murder. The military had initially stated that Luchanov had abandoned his unit without authorization and was at large. Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi had ordered an investigation by military law enforcement and Kyiv Oblast police, suspending all implicated service members.
The 155th Brigade, initially presented as a modernized unit supported by France and other partners, has previously been subject to allegations of poor leadership, desertions, and command failures. Luchanov assumed command in February 2026 following the arrest of his predecessor, Dmytro Ryumshyn.