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Moscow Opens Criminal Case Over MMA Fighter’s Video at EMERCOM Veterans Monument

Investigators opened the case following a review of media reports.

Overview

  • The Moscow Investigative Committee said the case is under the article covering destruction, damage or desecration of memorials.
  • The video, attributed by media to MMA fighter Zaur Ismailov, shows him feinting punches and kicks at a statue of a child at the EMERCOM veterans memorial.
  • Officials specified the monument’s location as Dmitry Mihaylik Square on Kremenchugskaya Street in Moscow.
  • The clip was posted in Instagram Stories and later removed after criticism from social media users.
  • Authorities have not announced any detentions or formal charges at this time.