Ukraine opens criminal probe after crowds attack army conscription vehicle in Lviv
- Ukraine opened a criminal investigation on Thursday after crowds of people in the western city of Lviv surrounded and overturned an army conscription vehicle the night before.
- The incident drew a swift backlash from Ukrainian officials, some of whom called on citizens to direct their anger at Russia and not the army.
- The unrest erupted after officers detained a man suspected of evading military service and took him to a draft centre, authorities said.
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- Ukraine opened a criminal investigation on Thursday after crowds of people in the western city of Lviv surrounded and overturned an army conscription vehicle the night before.
- The incident drew a swift backlash from Ukrainian officials, some of whom called on citizens to direct their anger at Russia and not the army.
- The unrest erupted after officers detained a man suspected of evading military service and took him to a draft centre, authorities said.
Sources: Euronews