Leader of Luganskaya Gvardiya extremist organization detained in Ukraine

Alexander Kharitonov, leader of the Luganskaya Gvardiya radical organization, has been detained by Ukrainian security officers in Lugansk, ITAR-TASS reports.A criminal case was initiated for a coup attempt, mass disorders and occupation of state and public buildings. Kharitonov has been taken to Kiev and will soon be charged.

Alexander Kharitonov, leader of the Luganskaya Gvardiya radical organization, has been detained by Ukrainian security officers in Lugansk, ITAR-TASS reports.

A criminal case was initiated for a coup attempt, mass disorders and occupation of state and public buildings. Kharitonov has been taken to Kiev and will soon be charged.