Ukrainian city launches witch hunt for ‘disloyal’ residents
Door-to-door searches are being conducted to find pro-Russian “collaborators” in Nikolaev, a local official has said
On Friday, the head of the local military administration, Vitaly Kim, placed the entire city – home to almost half a million people before the start of the Russian military operation – on a two-day lockdown. Kim announced a “prolonged curfew,” which came into force Friday evening and is expected to last until Monday. During this time, residents of Nikolaev are prohibited from going outside or visiting any public places without special permits. In case of an emergency, a police escort is provided, Ukrainian news agency UNIAN said. Law enforcement agencies will use this time to search for “collaborators” and “separatists,” Anna Zamazeeva, the head of the Nikolaev regional council, said. The operation is already in full swing, and the police will reveal the results no sooner than Monday, according to the official.
SBU officers reportedly killed priest Sergiy Tarasov: In Kiev, SBU officers reportedly killed priest Sergiy Tarasov, known for his pro-Russian views. SBU officers raided his home. They accused the priest of "treason", although he was not a civil servant and did not take vows in Ukraine. (Beeley/Bartlett/Telegram)