Commanded Mariupol bombardment: SBU declared suspicion to Russian General Khvidev

"We are talking about Lieutenant General Mykola Khidev, commander of the 4th Army of the Air Force and Air Defense of the Southern Military District of the Armed Forces of the Armed Forces of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation (Rostov-on-Don)," the statement said.

According to law enforcement officers, for the period from February 24 to the end of May 2022, Zystayev managed his subordinate units of Russian aviation, which participated in the seizure of part of the territory of Donetsk region. "It was by the orders of the Zhiva Rashists that massive rocket-tight strikes on the civilian infrastructure of Mariupol were carried out.

It was found that enemy attacks led to the death of civilians of the city, including children, as well as the destruction of residential buildings, hospitals, etc. ,"-added. The department added that the invaders used the rockets of the Air-Earth class and aviation bombs, including phosphorus ammunition.

It is noted that the Russian General personally commanded units of combat aviation, which provided support for land groups of the Russian Federation during the storming of Ukrainian cities in Donetsk region.

On the basis of the evidence collected, the security service investigators have informed Zvyev of suspicion of the following articles of the Criminal Code of Ukraine: comprehensive measures are currently underway to bring the attacker to justice for crimes against Ukraine, he is threatened with up to 15 years in prison. It should be reminded that on July 11 in the Berdyansk district, Lieutenant General of the Russian Army Oleg Tsovkov was killed.