The elite formation is under scrutiny following a Babel investigation published June 23, which alleged abuse and at least 26 non-combat deaths among recruits.

The deaths, which occurred shortly after mobilization and training, have prompted allegations from relatives and former servicemen of inadequate medical care and, in some cases,…

Skelia commander Yurii Harkavyi was suspended amid an investigation into alleged abuse and noncombat deaths in one of Ukraine’s largest assault regiments.