Police and marchers hurt as opponents attack gay pride march in Kiev

Opponents of a gay rights march held in Ukraine’s capital threw smoke bombs and tear gas, and nine police officers were injured in the clash.

Police and marchers hurt as opponents attack gay pride march in Kiev

Opponents of a gay rights march held in Ukraine’s capital threw smoke bombs and tear gas, and nine police officers were injured in the clash.

The Interior Ministry said 25 people were detained during the violence surrounding the march of an estimated 300 people. News reports said at least four of the marchers were injured.

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