Ukrainian MP: Russian special services planned attacks on Jewish organizations in Lviv

In addition to the attack on the Roma camp near Lviv, the Russian special services planned to use Ukrainian youths to attack Jewish organizations in Lviv, stated People’s Deputy Anton Herashchenko, reported 112 Ukraine.

“The tragedy that occurred in Lviv is not a spontaneous situation; it's a well-planned action involving Russian special services. Today, we know that two leaders of this youth organization were recruited via the Internet.They were convinced to organize attacks not only against the Roma, but there were plans to attack Jewish organizations in Lviv,” Herashchenko said.

According to him, the main purpose of the attack was to show that a xenophobic organization operates in Ukraine.

“The intention was to show that a xenophobic organization operates in Lviv, which, on the basis of racist views, shows its hatred of people of different nationalities,” the People's Deputy noted.

Earlier, Herashchenko said that the organizer of the attack on the Roma in Lviv received instructions through social networks.

  Ukraine, Russian special services, Lviv

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