Frivnivsk man accused of desecrating 15 warriors graves in Chukalivka
Police detained the 38-year-old and charged him under a code that carries up to seven years in prison.
Police detained a 38-year-old man from Ivano-Frankivsk after investigating alleged desecration of war heroes’ graves in Chukalivka.
Officers said the incident was reported on 31 October at about 8:30. Flags were removed from graves, flowers and candles were scattered, and benches were overturned, allegedly affecting around 15 burial sites.
Investigators and operatives began search measures immediately. They reviewed video surveillance footage, identified the man seen on camera, and issued descriptions to locate him.
During further work in the area, police found the suspect in one of the streets of Chukalivka. He was taken to the Ivano-Frankivsk district police unit and detained under Article 208 of Ukraine’s Criminal Procedure Code.
The case was opened under Part 3 of Article 297 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. Police said the suspect was not explaining his motives and that investigators are working to establish all circumstances of the incident. The procedural guidance is handled by the Ivano-Frankivsk District Prosecutor’s Office.
The man remains detained as the investigation continues.
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