The police of the Poltava region reports that yesterday, February 20, the 24 most aggressive individuals were removed from the crowd and taken to the territorial departments of the National Police. All persons are identified, for the period of pre-trial investigation 23 detainees were released home, another is in custody under article 208 of the Criminal Code.

Investigative actions are ongoing, reports the Department of Communication of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine.

Law enforcement officers of the Poltava region serve in a reinforced version and guard the sanatorium where the evacuated Ukrainians were settled.

Around the clock on patrol are 200 law enforcement officers, both police and guards.

Law enforcement officers in service do not have the opportunity to contact citizens in a sanatorium. All who arrived yesterday from China, including doctors, are in observational.

9 cops injured during clashes yesterday. Four provided the first medical aid in the hospital and released home. Five more are in hospital and need additional examination.

Now the situation in Novy Sanzhary is calm.