In Odesa, gravestones were smashed at one of the cemeteries - photo.

On the morning of July 12, one of the guards at a cemetery in the city of Odesa discovered damaged monuments. An investigative team was immediately called to the scene. Law enforcement is currently identifying those responsible for these insults to the graves.

This morning began with a disturbing report for the staff of one of the Odesa cemeteries. The guard found that several gravestones had been smashed. Law enforcement arrived at the scene right after the call. The area was surveyed by the investigative team. All circumstances of the event are still being clarified.

It is noted that the police are considering the possibility of opening a criminal case under Article 297 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, which provides for liability for desecration of a grave. Law enforcement urges citizens with any information regarding this incident to contact the nearest police station or call 102.

The actions of unknown individuals who damaged the monuments at the cemetery have provoked outrage in the local community. The police are searching for the offenders and requesting any information that may assist in the investigation of this event.