Detention Hearing Underway for Valentyna Mola
The Solomyansky District Court in Kyiv is currently reviewing a request for pre-trial detention of Valentyna Mola. The prosecution charges her with hindering the lawful operations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine during martial law, specifically accusing her of disclosing the location of a military facility. Mola was apprehended on November 3, and authorities are seeking to keep her in custody.
Case Background
According to prosecutors, on October 30, Mola and several associates allegedly conspired to commit a crime together, indicating potential coordination among those involved. Reports claim that Valentyna Mola offered to arrange urgent evacuations from the Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center (TRSSC) and military units for a payment of 107,000 hryvnias. Although she holds a higher medical degree with a surgical specialty, she has not presented a valid medical license. Mola leads the private clinic Prime and previously identified herself as the owner of the now-closed 'Med-Prestige' clinic, which ceased operations in 2023.
- Law enforcement states Mola was the first to arrive at a residence used as a temporary National Guard deployment point and shared information about dozens of people being held there.
- She streamed live on TikTok and gave an interview to former MP Ihor Mosiychuk.
- Ivan Rudnytskyi, Deputy Head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), claimed Mola may have attempted to fraudulently remove a soldier who deserted his unit.
- In the days leading up to confrontations, she allegedly sent an ambulance driver multiple times to photograph and film the building where events unfolded.
Interior Minister Ivan Vyhivskyi highlighted that Mola acted at the request of a relative of a soldier stationed in the temporary deployment point. Officials also reported that she is sheltering her husband, who is also present at the same site. The ambulance Mola arrived in is registered to her husband, Oleh Mola, who is linked to at least eight limited liability companies and public organizations as a founder or manager.
"I am prepared to fulfill any duties if they concern the life and health of people. I have sworn an oath to the people of Ukraine." - Valentyna Mola
The court is now determining whether to keep her detained or impose alternative preventive measures.
This case sheds light on critical issues of security and legality amid Ukraine's martial law. The charges against Valentyna Mola carry significant implications not only for her personal fate but also for the reputation of the medical community, should it be proven that she misused her professional status. How this case unfolds may shape public perceptions of healthcare workers’ responsibilities and accountability in times of national crisis.
The situation surrounding military-related offenses in Ukraine has raised significant concerns, especially in light of recent incidents involving individuals posing as medical personnel. For instance, a woman disguised as medical staff was apprehended while arriving in an ambulance during clashes in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka. This case illustrates the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement and the military in safeguarding sensitive operations. To learn more about this incident and its implications, read our detailed coverage here.