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Belarusian human rights defenders are aware of at least 75 members of the Belarusian military who have been named as defendants in criminal cases since 2020.
As of November 5, 2026, 33 of them are in detention, the Viasna Human Rights Center reports.
At least 15 military personnel were charged under the article on high treason (Article 356 of the Criminal Code), while another 13 were charged under the article on acts of terrorism (Article 289). At least 12 people received prison sentences ranging from 20 to 25 years. Some of the verdicts were handed down in absentia.
At least 13 military personnel were convicted in 2026.