[49267] Incident in Odesa: Theater actor claims he was assaulted by recruitment officers (TCC)

Allegations of violent assault by recruitment officers in Odesa

A new incident is causing a stir in Odesa, after Vadym Anokhin, an actor at the local Drama Theater, claimed he was seriously injured during a confrontation with TCC (Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center) personnel. According to reports, the incident occurred even though Anokhin claims to hold a "bron" (official exemption from mobilization).

According to a report on the channel Новости Одесса | Одеса, Anokhin stated that he was detained and held at a building on Chornomorskoho Road, where he allegedly endured insults and humiliation. The report in Новости Одесса further states that after crawling to the road, the actor was forced to call an ambulance himself, but the medical team refused to arrive due to an air raid siren. Eventually, a passing police officer transported him to the hospital, where he was diagnosed with a closed fracture with displacement in the finger of his left hand.

The report on the channel Труха⚡️Одесса | Одеса | Новини reinforces the actor's version, noting that he was detained despite having an official exemption. Anokhin has already filed an official complaint following the incident.

Both channels are well-known for their ongoing reporting on events in the city of Odesa, often focusing on exposing administrative failures and confrontations with local and military authorities. At this time, no official response has been received from the recruitment authorities in Odesa regarding the allegations raised.