Detention of Protesters in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka
On November 2, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and the National Police apprehended 13 individuals involved in disturbances near a temporary National Guard deployment point in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka, Kyiv region. Among those arrested was a woman who posed as a healthcare professional, presenting a forged 'surgeon' ID. A local resident, she claimed to work at a private clinic but lacked any formal medical, pharmaceutical, or postgraduate qualifications, and the Ministry of Health confirmed she had never been issued a legitimate medical license.
One of the detainees is an 18-year-old originally from Zaporizhzhia Oblast who had lived for four and a half years in territory temporarily occupied by hostile forces before recently relocating to Kyiv region. This young man was seen striking a patrol police vehicle and a National Guard bus with a sledgehammer. Additionally, two other suspects—a 22-year-old unemployed local woman and a 21-year-old construction worker from Rivne Oblast—were involved in blocking roadways and damaging National Guard buses while inciting others to vandalize military vehicles.
Legal Actions and Ongoing Investigation
Investigators from the SBU have formally charged seven of the detainees with obstructing the lawful operations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other military units, as well as unauthorized dissemination of information about troop movements. These charges carry potential prison sentences of up to eight years. Six of these individuals have been placed in custody, while the remaining six face accusations of hooliganism and resisting law enforcement officers. Authorities have conducted 14 additional searches as part of the inquiry, which is proceeding under the supervision of the Kyiv Regional Prosecutor's Office.
The arrests highlight a heightened law enforcement effort to clamp down on acts of aggression targeting Ukraine's military during the ongoing conflict. Maintaining public order and safeguarding security remain critical amid wartime conditions, making such interventions especially significant. Furthermore, these events underscore the importance of controlling the spread of sensitive information related to military operations within society.
As tensions continue to escalate in the region, recent incidents involving military personnel highlight the precarious situation. In a related event, two Russian soldiers attempted to escape from the frontline, underscoring the chaotic environment that persists near Kyiv. This ongoing unrest reflects broader challenges faced by authorities in maintaining order and security amidst the conflict.