MOSCOW. Dec 4 (Interfax-AVN) - Sixteen servicemen of the 2nd Taman Motorized Rifle Division, which is stationed in the Moscow region, left their unit without permission on Wednesday, the Moscow Military District press service told Interfax-Military News Agency.
"All the servicemen were unarmed, and the reason why they have done this are currently being determined," the press service said.
According to information possessed by he Union of Soldiers' Mothers Committee, the servicemen left their unit due to their company commander's illegal actions.
Moscow region law enforcement agencies said the command of the unit has not contacted the police in connection with the incident.