Man suspected of murdering prominent Odesa activist detained, authorities say
- A potential suspect was detained after prominent Ukrainian activist Demyan Hanul was shot dead in Odesa on March 14, according to law enforcement.
- Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko reported that a weapon used in the shooting was found at the suspect's hiding place.
- President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that many law enforcement officials are investigating Hanul's murder and that Russia's involvement is not ruled out.
- The Security Service of Ukraine claimed that the suspect is a 46-year-old deserter and did not rule out Russian involvement.
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Ukrainian law enforcement officers are investigating the version of the ordered murder of activist Demyan Hanul, but do not rule out the versions of the murder due to personal enmity and the involvement of Russia in this crime.
In 2014, Demian Hanul was involved when Pro-Ukrainian demonstrators set fire to the trade union house in Odessa and killed more than 40 people. A key event of Russian war propaganda. Now the right-wing nationalist blogger was shot on the street.
Man suspected of murdering prominent Odesa activist detained, authorities say
Hours after prominent Ukrainian activist Demyan Hanul was gunned down in Odesa, law enforcement detained a potential suspect.Hanul, 31, was a well-known public figure, blogger, and founder of the Street Front NGO. He participated in the EuroMaidan Revolution and the May 2 clashes against pro-Russian forces in Odesa.The activist had been active in rallies supporting Ukraine, charity fundraisers for the military, and campaigns to dismantle the cit…
The Security Service of Ukraine and the National Police conducted a joint special operation, during which the suspect in the murder of civil activist Demyan Hanul was detained “on hot trail”.
Video of shocking moment of execution released, authenticity of which has not been confirmed - The dead activist allegedly participated in the 2014 Maidan revolution against Viktor Yanukovych
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