Media: 15-year-old girl detained in Crimea for pro-Ukrainian rally

Media: 15-year-old girl detained in Crimea for pro-Ukrainian rally

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Russian security forces in Crimea detained a 15-year-old native of Kharkiv region, who held a pro-Ukrainian rally in Feodosia.

That's according to Krym.Realii, which cites local social media, Ukrinform reports.

It is alleged that the girl scattered flyers with pro-Ukrainian inscriptions, placed patriotic stickers on administrative buildings, and scattered yellow and blue tennis balls around the city.

The issue of initiating a criminal case for "hooliganism for political reasons" is being decided.

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As Ukrinform reported, activists of the Yellow Ribbon movement launched the "Catch the Pitch" campaign in Crimea and other occupied territories. Its essence is to write patriotic statements on tennis balls and then distribute them throughout the occupied city.

Photo is illustrative

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