On Sunday, September 4, a group of masked men had broken into the building of one of the central Ukrainian TV channels «Inter» and set on fire. As a result of arson two floors of the building including studio and server room are completely destroyed.
According to National police a smoke bomb was a reason of fire. Due to fire about 25 channel workers have been evacuated. Police informs that several suspects are detained.
At the same time Minister of Internal affairs of Ukraine Arsen Avakov blames militaries by 30th brigade of Armed Forces of Ukraine.
«Mostly there were militaries of 30th brigade by Armed Forces of Ukraine who united for obtestation», - he said.
Towards morning of Monday, September, 5, The State Service for Emergency Situations confirmed the arson of «Inter» building.
«After an arrival to the scene some burning tires had been detected. Also because of ignition source brought from outside a fire raised and covered 1st and 2nd floor of building. Later after re-bringing of ignition source a room at the second floor caught fire», - press service by institution informs.