The National Police of Ukraine, in cooperation with the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), has completed the initial identification of individuals potentially involved in the riots in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka near Kyiv. As reported by the National Police press service, citing results from criminal analysts, 130 individuals have been identified, whose involvement in the events is currently being verified as part of ongoing operations.
Nature of participation and reported damage
Among the 130 individuals identified, analysts categorized two primary groups. According to the police, 27 people actively participated in illegal actions. Another 24 individuals, according to law enforcement, acted aggressively, incited the crowd, and intentionally provoked conflicts with law enforcement officers and National Guard personnel. As noted by the National Police, four official police vehicles and a National Guard bus sustained significant damage as a result of the events.
Legal assessment and investigation progress
The National Police emphasized that the actions of all active participants will be subject to legal assessment as part of investigations conducted by the National Police, the SBU, and the Office of the Prosecutor General. According to law enforcement, efforts to identify and prosecute those involved are ongoing.
How the incident began
The large-scale scandal in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka occurred on November 2 near a National Guard military unit. A crowd gathered at the location, claiming that military personnel who had gone AWOL were being tortured in the basement of the building. Reports indicate these claims quickly escalated into pushing and fighting that lasted until night, leading to clashes with law enforcement and soldiers.
Court-ordered remand
Previously, a court ordered pretrial detention for Valentina Molodiy, who law enforcement identified as one of the key participants in the Petropavlivska Borshchahivka riots. Tatiana Kireyeva was also remanded in custody, accused of obstructing military operations and organizing riots in the area. Both decisions were made by the court as part of the ongoing investigation.
