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Ukraine’s Ombudsman office under attack in Kyiv
Police detains a man after an attempted arson attack on Ukraine's Obdusman office in Kyiv centre.
Thursday, 26 August 2021, 16:50

 

Police detains a man who threw a Molotov cocktail at the office of the Ombudsman for human rights in Kyiv.

The video shared by ‘Graty’ news outlet captured the moment fire blaze was engulfing  the doors.   The fire was promptly put out.

The alleged arson attack took place in broad daylight at 3 p.m. leaving the entrance doors visibly charred.

According to a statement of Ukraine’s Ombudsman Ludmyla Denysova on social media , the arsonist allegedly had other explosives.

In photos from the scene he is seen handcuffed with traces off soot over his face.

 

Tags: arson, Lyudmyla Denysova, Molotov cocktail, police