A video has spread online showing a teacher from the Mulchitsa Lyceum (Varash district, Rivne region) beating a student. The school has already launched an investigation into this matter..

The corresponding footage appeared on Saturday, January 18, online. They were commented on by the head of the Education Department of the Executive Committee of the Varashi City Council, Elena Koren.

“A video is being circulated on social networks in which a teacher from the Mulchitsky Lyceum beats a student. The teacher in no way and under any circumstances had the right to use force or physically abuse the child,” she emphasized.

The Lyceum is conducting an internal investigation into this matter.. A police report was also filed.

“Today I personally received a call from the father of the child with whom we had a conversation, a meaningful conversation. The situation is difficult, everyone needs psychological help. Any other information will be provided after the investigation,” concluded Koren.

On another social network, she also wrote that the teacher would be held accountable and fired..