Supporters of the UPA burned at St. Michael's square flag of the Communist party of Ukraine
The radicals on the Right sector and battalion " Azov " was burned at St. Michael's square in Central Kiev, the flag of the Communist party of Ukraine, reports from the scene journalist Last news .
Around the burning flag gathered several dozen participants in the March on the occasion of the anniversary of the Ukrainian insurgent army (UPA). They yelled insults at the movement " new Russia ". The faces of many radicals almost fully covered with shawls and scarves, on the part wearing balaclavas.
At this point in time have gathered more than 5 thousand people, from time to time a loud clapping from exploding firecrackers. Before the protesters are the leaders of the Right sector.
Nearby are several tens of commissioners of police Organization. While They are on duty in their own normal clothing, special forces police in the square there.
As stated before the Last news in the Kyiv police, the rally sanctioned.
The Ukrainian insurgent army (UPA) was established on 14 October 1942 As the military wing of the organization of Ukrainian nationalists (OUN), its purpose was proclaimed the struggle for independence of Ukraine. UPA operated mainly in Western Ukraine and fought against the Soviet troops, and for some time, and against the Nazis. The end of the war, she continued to struggle against the Soviet power.
Under President Viktor Yushchenko (2005-2010) Authorized UPA were officially recognized the independence fighters.
The glorification of the UPA and its leaders Stepan Bandera and Roman Shukhevych - drawn criticism from many veterans of the great Patriotic war and politicians, accusing Bandera in cooperation with the Nazis.