Ukrainian flag stolen from Lithuanian security building
Ukrainian flag stolen from Lithuanian security building (Illustrative photo: Getty Images)
Unknown individuals stole a Ukrainian flag along with its flagpole from the building of the Special Investigation Service in the Lithuanian city of Panevėžys. Police have launched an investigation, according to LRT.
On June 25, at around 7:30 a.m., it was discovered that the Ukrainian flag and its pole were missing from the building of the Special Investigation Service. Law enforcement began searching the surrounding area for the missing symbol.
About an hour later, at approximately 8:45 a.m., the flag was found on another street, also in Panevėžys.
The motive behind the theft remains unknown, and an investigation is underway. Authorities have classified the incident as a public order violation. Possible motives are being examined, and investigative actions are ongoing.
In Poland, police are investigating the removal of a Ukrainian flag from the city hall building in Biała Podlaska. The incident occurred during a rally by presidential candidate and Member of the European Parliament Grzegorz Braun.
