Ukrainska Pravda film crew attacked by Lviv businessman's guards

Oleksandr Shumilin - 10 July, 12:44

Photos of the attackers

Guards attacked Ukrainska Pravda film crew at the Edem Kyiv high-end housing complex on the evening of 9 July, where Lviv businessman and former MP Ihor Kryvetskyi was celebrating.

Source: Mykhailo Tkach, the head of Ukrainska Pravda's investigative journalism department, on Facebook

Quote: "Yesterday evening (9 July – ed.), during Ihor Kryvetskyi's celebration at the Edem Kyiv housing complex, guards attacked the Ukrainska Pravda film crew using green dye.

Thank God the dye did not hit the cameraman's or driver's face. A report has been filed with the police. We expect a swift and objective response from law enforcement."

UP crew

Details: National Police spokeswoman Yuliia Hirdvilis reported that Kyiv Oblast police, following the UP journalist's report, entered data into the Unified Register of Pre-trial Investigations under Article 171.1 – "Obstruction of the lawful professional activities of journalists".

Law enforcement officers are establishing the circumstances; investigative actions are ongoing, she added.

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