Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine responds to events in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka

The head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov, stated that the events that unfolded in the village of Petropavlivska Borshchahivka near Kyiv are unacceptable for the state and harm the unity of Ukrainians, especially against the backdrop of the Russian threat. According to Budanov, it is already known for certain that these events did not develop without external influence, and their participants and initiators will certainly be identified and punished. 1TV+6

Law enforcement and relevant agencies are investigating all details to establish an objective picture of what happened. The Prosecutor General's Office and other agencies have already launched an investigation. Budanov noted that they are working with security agencies to prevent provocations and to ensure an adequate response. 1TV+5

For information, on November 2, unrest occurred in the village near a temporary deployment site for National Guard soldiers. Information circulated in Ukrainian media that people were being illegally detained and beaten in a house, specifically referring to approximately 40 military personnel. According to a statement from the 1st Corps of the National Guard's "Azov" unit, those mobilized and soldiers who had been detained after arbitrarily leaving their unit and were awaiting reassignment were at the location. National Guard Commander Oleksandr Pivnenko and police leadership were present at the scene. Interpressnews+5