Protest of Residents of the Village of Berezyna in Zhytomyr Region
In the village of Berezyna, Zhytomyr region, local residents blocked the traffic on the M-06 Kyiv – Chop highway. They demand compensation for housing damaged by explosions at industrial facilities. This was reported by the news portal 'Glavcom'.
The published video shows residents of the village walking along the road on foot, holding placards. Their demands are to receive funds for the restoration of damaged houses. The protesters partially block the road, stopping traffic for 10 minutes, after which they let vehicles pass.
‼️Residents of the village of Berezyna blocked the M-06 Kyiv-Chop highway.
People came out to protest with placards and demand compensation for the houses damaged by explosions, which they have not yet received. pic.twitter.com/Trv9m2qwf5
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Yesterday, residents of the village of Berezyna in the Hlyboshytsia territorial community warned about holding a protest action due to the lack of payments for houses damaged by explosions. At first, people should wait for the government's decision regarding compensation.
Explosions in the Village of Berezyna
On July 2, two explosions occurred at an industrial enterprise near Zhytomyr in the village of Berezyna. As a result, two people died, and 83 were injured. After that, the residents of the village did not receive the promised compensation for the damages. The participants in the protest demand fair financial assistance from the authorities.
The residents of the village of Berezyna continue their protest, waiting for the authorities' response to their demands for compensation for the damaged housing. Currently, traffic is periodically blocked, but passage is allowed after short stops.