Military court in Moscow has handed down harsh sentences to 19‑year‑old Yury Mikheev, 20‑year‑old Timofey Melnikov and his twin-brother Matvey—with terms ranging from seven to 20 years in high‑security prison—over charges of attempted sabotage at a military unit and treason.

Judge Igor Nikitchuk of the 2nd Western Military Court sentenced Yury Mikheev to seven years, while Timofey Melnikov and his brother Matvey received sentences of 20 and 19 years, respectively. The verdict was reported by a Mediazona correspondent from inside the courtroom. In addition, the Melnikov brothers were each fined 300,000 rubles—over $3,200.

All three were found guilty of attempting to orchestrate a group sabotage operation. In addition, the Melnikov brothers were convicted on charges of treason and of participating in the Freedom of Russia Legion, a Russian volunteer militia unit fighting on the Ukrainian side. When asked by the judge whether they understood the verdict, the defendants merely shrugged, offering no reply.