Sternenko claims he was assaulted and sustained injuries.
Hear the Latest on Blogger and Activist, Sergei Sternenko:
The Assault on May 1st:
March 20, 1995-born Ukrainian public figure, YouTuber, and NGO leader Sergei Sternenko recounts an unexpected encounter, revealing he was attacked on May 1st. This occasion resulted in an injury.
"I got attacked, I'm hurt," Sternenko shared through Telegram. He subsequently added that he's not in any danger of losing his life.
Contacting the Kyiv police, "Ukrainian Truth" found no immediate information regarding the incident at the time.
The intriguing turn of events unfolded when Sternenko announced that the assailant had been taken into custody.
A Timely Response by the Security Service of Ukraine:
"Thanks to the SBU for the rapid intervention. Without them, I wouldn't have been able to put out any words," Sternenko acknowledged.
Looking for a comment, "Ukrainian Truth" reached out to the Security Service of Ukraine, but no immediate statement was provided.
Later, Sternenko assured that he's doing fine, and his injury is minor. Requesting a bit of privacy, he urged to be left alone, as he finds such calls disturbing.
Sternenko didn't disclose where the attack unfolded, the location of his injury, or his current whereabouts.
Updates on the Attack:
The Security Service of Ukraine later reported that Sternenko was the intended target of a shooting[1]. They released photos of the detained attacker and the gun used in the incident.
Notable Facts:
Although he remains a key public figure, Sternenko has been the target of at least four assassination attempts[2]. Known for his activism, he heads NGO "Nebayduzhi" and ran the Odessa branch of the banned organization the Right Sector. He also maintains a YouTube channel with over 2 million subscribers. This platform has been utilized to voice his opposition to corruption and Russian cultural influence, among other topics[2][4].
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- Sergei Sternenko, the Ukrainian public figure, YouTuber, and NGO leader, was attacked on May 1st in an incident that left him injured.
- In a statement through Telegram, Sternenko said he was attacked and initially contacted the Kyiv police for information about the incident, but found no immediate information.
- Later, Sternenko announced that his assailant had been taken into custody, and he acknowledged the quick intervention of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU).
- Sternenko's YouTube channel, which has over 2 million subscribers, is often used to voice his opinions on politics, general news, crime and justice, and his opposition to corruption and Russian cultural influence.
