Former deputy head of Kherson was detained

In Ukraine, on suspicion of collaboration, former deputy mayor of Kherson Vladimir Pepel was detained, local media reported.

As noted in the Security Service of Ukraine, the ash worked in the city administration of Kherson before the start of the Russian invasion, and after the arrival of the Russian troops, he went to cooperate with Russia, in particular, prepared a premises for the referendum.

Currently, the ash is in custody, he faces up to 12 years in prison.