Andrii Stesiuk, a 46-year-old resident of Ovruch, died on 6 August 2026 at the Korosten district TCC and SP during medical examination procedures.
Timeline
- 06.08.2026, morning — in the town of Ovruch, a notification team stopped 46-year-old Andrii Stesiuk to verify military registration credentials. According to the TCC, he was listed as wanted for military registration violations.
- The man was transferred to the Korosten District TCC and SP to undergo military medical examination (VLK).
- 06.08.2026, afternoon — while inside the facility courtyard during examination procedures, the man collapsed unconscious.
- TCC staff called emergency medical responders. Resuscitation efforts by the ambulance crew were unsuccessful, and death was certified at the scene.
Accounts and Medical Evidence
Official TCC and Police Position
The Zhytomyr Regional TCC and SP stated that the individual was eligible for mobilization and that he experienced sudden cardiac arrest during medical evaluation. Officials stressed that no physical coercion was applied, and forensic examiners reported no visible indications of violent trauma. Preliminary autopsy results indicated acute heart failure and myocardial infarction as the cause of death.
Mother's Statement (Tamara Stesiuk)
The victim's mother publicly contested the official narrative, stating that her son suffered from severe chronic illnesses for roughly 19 years (including ulcerative colitis and a mental disorder), had held official Group II disability status for a decade, and weighed approximately 200 kilograms. She asserted that he was forcibly taken from Ovruch without being allowed to produce medical files and was summarily declared fit for service in non-combat support units. She filed complaints with law enforcement and the Ombudsman, citing negligence.
Investigation
- Zhytomyr regional police opened criminal proceedings under Part 1 of Article 115 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine marked as "natural death."
- The regional military command ordered an internal departmental inquiry into the conduct of personnel and medical commission staff.
- The Parliamentary Commissioner for Human Rights initiated an oversight review into the mobilization circumstances.
Sources
Media
- Suspilne Zhytomyr — 46-year-old man dies at Korosten district TCC
- Hromadske — Death at TCC in Zhytomyr region: mother claims chronic illness, TCC cites cardiac arrest
- TSN — Tragedy at TCC in Zhytomyr region: relatives and recruitment center provide details
- ZMINA — Man dies in Zhytomyr region during TCC medical examination
- Malyn Media — Details of man's death at Korosten TCC
- Obozrevatel — Mobilized man dies at Korosten TCC: mother and official stances