AFU deny 155th Brigade commander's involvement in filmed beating of serviceman, internal investigation ordered

Ukraine’s Ground Forces of the Armed Forces (AFU) of Ukraine have denied the involvement of the 155th Separate Mechanized Brigade commander in a filmed use of force against a serviceman and announced the opening of an internal investigation.

"A video is circulating online showing the use of force against a serviceman. Some publications are accompanied by claims about the alleged involvement of the 155th separate mechanized brigade commander in this incident," the Ground Forces said on Telegram.

The agency said that based on information currently available, the 155th OMBr commander is not the person shown in the video and is not involved in the actions depicted in it.

An internal investigation has been ordered into the incident. Its task is to establish all the circumstances of the incident, provide proper legal assessment of the actions of those involved and ensure further response in cooperation with authorized law enforcement agencies.

The injured serviceman is receiving necessary medical assistance. The command is in contact with his family.

Further information will be provided after the circumstances are established in accordance with the procedure prescribed by law, the statement said.