Over 20 People Detained Over Clashes Near Ukrainian Presidential Office In Kiev - Police

Umer Jamshaid Published February 24, 2021 | 03:20 AM

Over 20 People Detained Over Clashes Near Ukrainian Presidential Office in Kiev - Police

KIEV (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 24th February, 2021) More than 20 people were detained over clashes near the Ukrainian presidential office in downtown Kiev, the city police said in a statement on Facebook.

Clashes between the police and supporters of ex-head of the Odessa cell of the Right Sector extremist organization (banned in Russia) Serhiy Sternenko, sentenced to seven years for kidnapping, took place on Tuesday near the presidential administration of Ukraine in the country's capital.

"Twenty-four active protesters were taken to a police station. They gave explanations and were released," the police said.

Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Whatsapp

Recent Stories

Govt committed to developing gems, jewellery secto ..

Govt committed to developing gems, jewellery sector: Minister

Three new bills introduced in Senate

Three new bills introduced in Senate

Nine dead, 1,318 injured in Punjab road accidents

Nine dead, 1,318 injured in Punjab road accidents

Ukraine, Russia exchange fire, at least seven dead

Ukraine, Russia exchange fire, at least seven dead

1st-ever National Sports Revival conference starts ..

1st-ever National Sports Revival conference starts next month

Joint venture decided for action against MEPCO’s ..

Joint venture decided for action against MEPCO’s defaulters

Modern irrigation system imperative to deal with w ..

Modern irrigation system imperative to deal with water scarcity: UAF VC

Bringing 4.4mln hectares suitable land under olive ..

Bringing 4.4mln hectares suitable land under olive cultivation to address econom ..

One woman died after speedy bus overturned

One woman died after speedy bus overturned

155 killed in Tanzania as heavy rains lash East Af ..

155 killed in Tanzania as heavy rains lash East Africa

Parliament committed to resolve public issues on p ..

Parliament committed to resolve public issues on priority basis: Ghulam Mustafa

Collaborative Care of Diabetes Centre inaugurated ..

Collaborative Care of Diabetes Centre inaugurated in Faisalabad