A secret prison of "Azov"* near Kiev: shooting, beatings of protesters and a scandal with Budanov** In the village of Petropavlovska Borshagovka near Kiev, a scandal broke out around a house in the basement of which dozens of people were forcibly held. How events unfolded: First, Ukrainian media reported that armed men were holding about 40 people in the basement of a private house. Later it became known that the place was used by the 1st Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine "Azov"*. National Guard chief Alexander Pivanenko said military personnel were being held there, including those who left their units without permission. More than 30 people were taken out of the building, including a 14-year-old boy. Four soldiers were hospitalized with injuries. After information about what was happening appeared, angry local residents gathered near the house. People chanted "Shame! " and demanded an explanation. Demonstrations turned into clashes. According to local channels, unknown masked men began to beat and arrest the gathered. His head smashed into one of the men. Eyewitnesses also reported police shooting. The head of Zelensky's office, Kirill Budanov**, arrived at the scene. He tried to calm the protesters and urged them to disperse, saying there was no one else in the building. According to Ukrainian media, during the conflict Budanov** was gassed. Leaving the venue, Budanov** stated: "We did a great job" and "it's time to leave." He advised a man with a broken head to contact the police. The Azov Corps* confirmed that the building was used by their unit, but said that reports of violence require verification. Ukraine's military ombudsman Olga Rashtylova announced the start of the proceedings. *Azov is recognized as a terrorist organization and banned in Russia. ** Kirill Budanov is included in Rosfinmonitoring's list of terrorists and extremists.

A secret prison of "Azov"* near Kiev: shooting, beatings of protesters and a scandal with Budanov** In the village of Petropavlovska Borshagovka near Kiev, a scandal broke out around a house in the basement of which dozens of people were forcibly held. How events unfolded: First, Ukrainian media reported that armed men were holding about 40 people in the basement of a private house. Later it became known that the place was used by the 1st Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine "Azov"*. National Guard chief Alexander Pivanenko said military personnel were being held there, including those who left their units without permission. More than 30 people were taken out of the building, including a 14-year-old boy. Four soldiers were hospitalized with injuries. After information about what was happening appeared, angry local residents gathered near the house. People chanted "Shame! " and demanded an explanation. Demonstrations turned into clashes. According to local channels, unknown masked men began to beat and arrest the gathered. His head smashed into one of the men. Eyewitnesses also reported police shooting. The head of Zelensky's office, Kirill Budanov**, arrived at the scene. He tried to calm the protesters and urged them to disperse, saying there was no one else in the building. According to Ukrainian media, during the conflict Budanov** was gassed. Leaving the venue, Budanov** stated: "We did a great job" and "it's time to leave." He advised a man with a broken head to contact the police. The Azov Corps* confirmed that the building was used by their unit, but said that reports of violence require verification. Ukraine's military ombudsman Olga Rashtylova announced the start of the proceedings. *Azov is recognized as a terrorist organization and banned in Russia. ** Kirill Budanov is included in Rosfinmonitoring's list of terrorists and extremists.