Bastrykin Demands Report on Probe Into Infant Death at Krasnodar Hospital

Overview

• Russia’s Investigative Committee said its Krasnodar Krai branch is investigating the death under Article 109, which covers causing death by negligence.
• Committee chairman Alexander Bastrykin requested a formal update on the progress of the investigation on December 15.
• The inquiry centers on claims of inadequate medical assistance to a child who died at the medical facility.
• Investigators cited social media reports alleging the child waited many hours for help, noting that these accounts are being examined.
• Posts referenced by the Committee also allege two prior infant deaths at the same institution, a claim that remains unverified.