Protests in Belarus: Interior Ministry confirmed third fatality
Belarusian Interior Ministry confirmed the fact of third death during the protests. It appeared to be a young man who deceased at the Partizansky bridge in Minsk, as reported by Tut.by. The 19-year-old died on August 18.
A Renault light-duty vehicle ran over a pedestrian who was on the roadway at the moment of the tragedy. The Interior Ministry claims that the pedestrian was warned by the driver, but he did not withdraw in time.
Meanwhile, the HQ of the united Belarusian opposition plans to finish the formation of the coordinating council for the transfer of power in Belarus, as TASS reported. It is noted that 70 people will enter the council.