The Supreme Court of the Czech Republic upheld the sentence of a sniper who fought against Ukraine

On August 2, the Supreme Court of the Czech Republic confirmed the sentence of 21 years in prison to Alois Polak, who fought in the Donbas in the ranks of pro-Russian separatists. The 52-year-old citizen of the Czech Republic was convicted in absentia and is wanted. The investigation found that from 2016 to 2020, he killed at least four servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The investigation found that from 2016 to 2020, he killed at least four servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The Supreme Court made the decision without a public hearing.

In December 2016, Alois Polak left the Czech Republic for the part of Donbas not controlled by Ukraine and took an active part in the battles against the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the ranks of the so-called "Republican Guard". At first, he served as a sniper and later became a platoon commander.

If Alois Polák returns to the Czech Republic in the future, he will have the opportunity to request a new trial of his case. In this case, the sentence will automatically be revoked, and a trial will be appointed, the sentence for which cannot be harsher than the previous one.

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