A resident of Dnipropetrovsk attempted to set fire to flags honoring those who died at Independence Square (VIDEO).
The police of Kyiv and the Security Service of Ukraine detained a man who attempted to set fire to flags honoring fallen soldiers in Maidan, Kyiv, stating "it's better for a flag to burn than for the whole country," reports "Vydomo" citing Kyiv police.
Law enforcement officials carried out a series of operational measures, resulting in the arrest of a young man - a 23-year-old resident of Pavlhrad, although initial reports suggested he was from Kyiv. He shared his actions on social media. After discussions with the SBU and National Police, he expressed remorse and apologized.
In Kyiv, a vandal attempted to burn flags for fallen soldiers
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On video, the young man is seen pouring a flammable liquid from a bottle onto the flags and trying to ignite them. These images were discovered by police during social media monitoring. Authorities are working to identify the offender. pic.twitter.com/DZ0Kij7kuZ