Kyiv's building of influential Ukrainian private broadcaster set on fire
The building of Inter TV channel, one of the most influential national Ukrainian private broadcasters, was set on fire in central Kyiv, on Sunday, September 4, Ukraine Today reports.
According to the source, on September 4, Ukrainian activists staged a rally in front of the Inter building. They chanted Inter Is Kremlin's Agent, set up tents and set fire to tires.
When the rally was over, someone threw a smoke bomb in the premises, which caused the fire.
According to preliminary reports, the fire broke out in the middle of the building.
Six people were detained. According to journalists, one of the detainees was dressed in a traditional costume and had a tattoo with the image of Cossack.
According to eyewitnesses, the fire fighting vehicle, ambulances and police arrived on the scene.
Some of the channel staff are reported to be in the building.