The mayor of Kharkiv Gennady Kernes, which, after the attempt on his life is on treatment in Israel, wants to return to Kharkiv on 17 June, said the notary of the Kharkiv city Council Yury Sidorenko.

" Yes, I confirm ", - quotes Sidorenko Ukrainian news Agency.

according to Him, the Mayor of Kharkiv obliged to arrive by Charter flights in international airport " Kharkiv " on June 17, about fifteen. 00 (16. 00 MSK).

Sidorenko told that upon arrival in Kharkiv at the airport Kernes will meet with media workers. The Commissioner of the Kharkiv authorities assured that the Mayor feels well and will have the opportunity to talk with representatives of the media.

Sidorenko said that Kernes will continue treatment abroad, but has not said when the Mayor again leave Kharkov.

Kernes received 28 April rifle shot in the back while Jogging in Kharkiv. He was sent for treatment in Israel, where the mayor of Kharkiv was done several operations. Doctors reported that life Kernes not in danger. The eighth of may, the Mayor of hospitals in Israel have paid my respects with the holiday of participants of the great Patriotic war, promised soon to return to Kharkov and said that already watching events in the year on television.

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