Attack on Yuriy Makarov: the journalist's condition is satisfactory, the attacker is being searched for
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The condition of Yuriy Makarov, who was attacked with a knife in Kyiv, is satisfactory. The police are considering several versions, including the Russian trace, and have certain leads regarding the attacker.
The condition of journalist Yuriy Makarov, who was attacked with a knife by an unknown person in Kyiv, is satisfactory, he is in the hospital. Law enforcement officers have certain leads regarding the identification of the attacker. This was announced by the spokeswoman of the National Police, Yulia Girdvilis, on the telethon on Friday, reports UNN.
Details
"According to preliminary information, an unknown person stabbed the victim - a Ukrainian journalist. His condition is satisfactory, he is in the hospital. A criminal investigation is being conducted under Article 121 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine - intentional grievous bodily harm. Investigative actions are ongoing. A number of examinations have been ordered. The identity of the person involved in this attack is being established," Girdvilis said.
She noted that several versions of the reason for the attack on Makarov are being considered.
"Accordingly, several versions are being considered, including personal conflicts, an attack related to his professional activities. Also, one of the main versions is the Russian trace," Girdvilis said.
According to her, operational measures are ongoing to identify and detain the attacker.
When asked whether the investigation has come closer to identifying the attacker, Girdvilis replied: "We have certain leads, and we will definitely inform the public about further investigation based on the results."
Addition
In Kyiv, an unknown person attacked journalist Yuriy Makarov with a knife, he was hospitalized. The police opened a criminal investigation and seized material evidence.
Minister of Internal Affairs Igor Klymenko reported that after the attack on journalist Yuriy Makarov, investigative actions are ongoing, the identity of the attacker and possible motives are being established, the victim gave testimony.