Media reports say that workers at the TCK in Odessa assaulted the son of a writer and left him to die.

TCU workers in Odessa beat the writer's son and left him to die, - media reports

Writer Victoria Koltunova stated that representatives of the TCU and SPC allegedly seized her son Maxim in Odessa and took him out of the city, despite him having documents confirming his deferment from mobilization. She reported this on her Facebook on January 25, according to Focus.

The writer's son was kidnapped and beaten by TCU representatives

"My son was grabbed by the TCU, taken out of the city, and although he has all the documents stating that I, his mother, and his wife are disabled of the second group, he was beaten for about three hours, demanding money, and then thrown onto the road unconscious, thinking he was dead. People called an ambulance. He has three broken ribs, a punctured lung, internal bleeding, bruised spleen, and a concussion," wrote Victoria Koltunova.

Kidnapping and beating of a man: what TCU says

On January 26, a response from the Odessa TCU appeared regarding the allegations of the kidnapping and beating of Maxim Koltunov by military enlistment offices. Currently, a service check is being conducted in the military enlistment office. In particular, a special commission has been established, which has already begun gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.

"If the stated facts are confirmed, the leadership of the RTCU and SPC will provide all necessary support to law enforcement agencies for an objective investigation of this incident," the statement said.

The TCU stated that they categorically condemn any manifestations of violence or behavior that humiliates human dignity. Military personnel and TCU staff must act only within the law, adhering to the Code of Conduct for Military Personnel and human rights. Any violations of these principles are unacceptable and will lead to accountability.

"We are taking all necessary measures to prevent similar incidents. Training on human rights compliance is being conducted with personnel, and additional internal control mechanisms have been implemented," the TCU added.