A gaggle of youngsters within the Russian metropolis of Tolyatti have been charged with prison offences after singing the Ukrainian nationwide anthem and "Our father is Bandera, Ukraine is our mom!", a Ukrainian patriotic tune a few mortally wounded Ukrainian rebel and his mourning mom.

Supply: Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation in Samara Oblast on Telegram

Particulars: On 30 June, a video that regulation enforcement officers had found whereas monitoring social media appeared on Telegram.

It reveals one of many youngsters singing "Our father is Bandera", adopted by Ukraine's nationwide anthem. Russian safety forces declare that these items of music "include indicators of the rehabilitation of Nazism".

Subsequently, having found the youngsters’ "unlawful actions", the Investigative Committee in Samara Oblast opened a prison case on the cost of "rehabilitation of Nazism" (Article 354.1.3 of the Felony Code of the Russian Federation).

Investigators are at present "establishing all of the circumstances of the incident and accumulating proof".

Native Telegram channels report that the youngsters have been detained. Considered one of them mentioned he had sung the Ukrainian songs after a celebration to have fun leaving college, to entertain his pals and appeal to consideration. He has apologised and expressed remorse for his actions.

Help Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!