Kherson region: the mayor of Skadovsk had to leave because of threats from the Russian occupiers
OLENA ROSHCHINA — WEDNESDAY, 6 APRIL 2022, 14:26
Oleksandr Yakovliev, Mayor of Skadovsk, has left the city due to threats and "proposals" to cooperate with the Russian military.
Source: Oleksandr Yakovliev’s Facebook
Quote: "Taking into account the constant threats and "proposals" for cooperation from the Russian occupiers, I have been forced to leave the city.
I understand that many would feel a lot more comfortable if I continued to stay in the city, but I was explicitly told: either you cooperate or you go to the basement. Obviously, there are no benefits to the mayor being in a cell.
Today I am in a safe place, in constant contact with the deputies. The executive committee continues to work remotely. "
Details: According to Yakovliev, work in the city and the community has adapted, "so far without significant changes."
The mayor said that the government plans to pay salaries to employees of the public sector and public utilities for the first half of April.
"Ukraine is big and united. Everyone is focused and working for victory, which will definitely happen," Yakovliev added.
Background:
- On 24 February, Russia started a full-scale invasion of Ukraine – the cities of the Kherson region were the first to be occupied by Russian troops.
- On 9 March, the Russian military entered Skadovsk and took computers out of the city council. Locals were not allowed to visit the Taras Shevchenko monument.
- On 13 March, Oleksandr Yakovliev, the mayor of Skadovsk said that "there were no occupying troops" in the city, the situation was under control.
- On 16 March, residents of occupied Skadovsk went on a peaceful rally demanding the release of city officials detained by the Russian military, who used tear gas and opened fire.
