The man was in an agitated state and has now been hospitalized in a specialized medical facility.
The patrol police apprehended a man who damaged flags and photographs of fallen soldiers at Independence Square during the night.
A local resident informed the authorities about the damaged flags and photos. The police conducted operational measures and identified the offender – a 36-year-old native of the Sumy region.
“The man was detained by the patrol police. The offender was in an agitated state and, after being examined by doctors, was hospitalized in a specialized medical institution,” – reported the capital's police.
Currently, the matter of legal qualification of the man's actions is being addressed.