The highest level of terrorist threat has been declared in Kharkov, - Turchynov
Kharkov, February 22 (PolitNavigator, Alexandra Ignatieva) – The highest level of terrorist threat has been introduced in Kharkov and an anti-terrorist operation has been launched.
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This was stated by Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Alexander Turchynov.
"In connection with the terrorist attack that occurred in Kharkiv, during which, according to preliminary data, one police officer and one civilian were killed, and five police officers and four civilians were injured , the highest level of terrorist threat has been declared in the city and an anti-terrorist operation has been launched," Turchynov said, as quoted by his press service.
According to him, during a peaceful procession dedicated to the memory of those killed on the Maidan, a controlled explosive device was used.
The Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council reported that the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), together with the Ministry of Internal Affairs, had launched an anti-terrorist operation . He added that four people had already been detained and weapons, including a grenade launcher, had been seized.
“The anti-terrorist operation continues,” he said. Turchinov claims that according to available data, the group that carried out the terrorist attack was trained in Belgorod.
As PolitNavigator reported, according to other sources, three people were killed and 10 were injured as a result of the explosion during the march.
Kharkiv has declared the highest level of terrorist threat, says Turchynov.