In Kharkov, clashes between pro-Russian activists and members of the Right Sector (VIDEO)
Kharkov, March 14 (Navigator, Mikhail Ryabov) – In Kharkov, clashes occurred between pro-Russian activists and Ukrainian nationalists from the Right Sector.
The incident began after a bus was spotted on the street, from which, as Russian activists suggested, shots were fired at participants in a pro-Russian rally on March 8.
Activists with St. George's ribbons broke the bus window. The driver responded by running into one of the attackers.
A chase began, the minibus headed towards the office of the nationalist organization “Patriot of Ukraine”.
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Now a crowd has gathered near the office, as well as police officers. Ukrainian nationalists shoot back, throw smoke bombs and Molotov cocktails.
Local media reports of victims being taken away by ambulances. A photo of the deceased covered with a sheet appeared on social networks. “Patriot of Ukraine” has already stated that all the victims are their pro-Russian opponents.
Kharkov Mayor Gennady Kernes told Mediaport that, according to preliminary data, 2 people were killed in the clashes, and 5 more were injured. Kernes himself arrived at the nationalists’ office for negotiations.
Tomorrow, March 16, pro-Russian forces planned to hold a rally for federalization in the center of Kharkov. However, the authorities banned the demonstration - the central Freedom Square was surrounded by a metal fence on Friday.
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