Teenagers Sentenced for Attempted Military Firebombing
Two teenagers from Angarsk were sentenced for attempting to set fire to equipment at a military unit in the Irkutsk region. On September 21, the 2nd Eastern District Military Court sentenced residents Ilya Morgunov and Maxim Mungalov on charges of terrorism and sabotage, according to
Consensus
- Two teenagers from Angarsk, Ilya Morgunov and Maxim Mungalov, were sentenced by the 2nd Eastern Military District Court on September 21.
- The court convicted them of terrorism and sabotage.
- The incident occurred in January 2025 when they attempted to set fire to military vehicles by throwing bottles with flammable mixture into the base.
- No damage was caused and no one was injured.
- Both were arrested in February 2025.
- Morgunov was 15 years old at the time of arrest, Mungalov was 17.
- The FSB stated the teenagers acted under instructions from Ukrainian special services.
- The FSB claimed the teenagers were promised $300 per damaged vehicle but received no payment.
- The teenagers were searching for other targets for attacks.
- At least 240 minors were detained in Russia by June 2026 on charges related to terrorism and sabotage since the start of the full-scale war against Ukraine.
Points of divergence
- Morgunov was convicted of a terrorist act committed by a group of people by agreement, while Mungalov was convicted of organizing state treason, terrorism, and preparing a sabotage act. — mediazona
- The FSB stated the teenagers were motivated by the prospect of quick money. — mediazona
Coverage (4 sources)
- Two teenagers who tried to set fire to military equipment sentenced to nearly 9 and 10 years in prison — Люди Байкала
- Teenagers from Angarsk sentenced for attempt to ignite equipment in military unit — Радио Свобода
- Teenagers from Angarsk sentenced for attempt to ignite equipment in military unit — Сибирь.Реалии
- Two teenagers from Angarska given nearly 9 and 10 years in prison for attempt to ignite military equipment — Медиазона
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