Incident in Kyiv: District Administration Head Causes Dispute and Physical Assault on City Deputy Mayor
In Kyiv, a striking incident unfolded during the quarterly report presentation by the head of the Desnianskyi District State Administration, Maksym Bakhmatov.
The event, aimed at summarizing district governance activities, turned into a scene of controversy that attracted widespread media attention and sparked public discussions.
According to Hanna Starostenko, deputy head of the Kyiv City State Administration, she was invited to speak during the report but was denied the opportunity by Bakhmatov, who then resorted to psychological pressure.
She described how the district head not only prevented her from speaking but also used physical force — grabbing her hands, pulling her, and attempting to physically eject her from the room.
Starostenko stated that this unexpected aggression was shocking and called on society and media to pay attention to episodes of overt violence and aggression among high-ranking officials.
The incident was recorded on video and shared online, igniting a broad debate.
Political observers and the public continue to analyze the motives and possible consequences of such behavior, emphasizing the need for respectful and non-violent dialogue among government officials.