The criminal case is launched for toppling of Marshal G. Zhukov monumental statue in Kharkov


The Main Investigative Directorate of te Investigative Committee of Russia launched a criminal case for toppling of Marshal G. Zhukov monumental statue in Kharkov in accordance with  Part.4  Art.354.1 the Criminal Code of the RF (An insult to the memory of the Homeland defenders, committed by the group of persons upon a preliminary collusion).

According to the investigation, on the 17 April 2022 a group of persons belonging to one of the nationalist armed formations of Ukraine, using a special equipment, toppled a monument to the Soviet Commander G.K. Zhukov in the city of Kharkov.

These criminal actions are aimed against the interests of Russia in the field of preserving the historical memory of the USSR activities during the Second World War and the decisive role in the victory over fascism.

The Investigative Committee of Russia takes measures to establish all the circumstances and persons committed this crime.

17 April 2022 16:11

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