Luhansk forces arrested ex-"Aidar" battalion fighter
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A former fighter of the Ukrainian nationalist "Aidar" battalion was arrested in Starobilsk, Luhansk People's Republic (LPR). The arrest follows the battalion's designation as a terrorist organization and its ban in Russia. The Russian Investigative Committee announced the arrest on April 24th, stating that documents confirming the individual's service in "Aidar" were found during a search. The suspect faces charges including spreading false information about the Russian Armed Forces, participating in a terrorist community, and rehabilitating Nazism. The investigation is ongoing, with further details expected. "Aidar" has been involved in the conflict in eastern Ukraine, and its activities have been a subject of controversy.