Police used tear gas against protesters in Minsk and Grodno, according to Sputnik of Belarus.
- Reuters
“Near the stele “Minsk — hero city” police used tear gas,” — said in the message.
The Agency also reports that law enforcement officers used tear gas against protesters in Grodno.
The interior Ministry said it had no information on casualties near the stele. This was stated press Secretary of the Ministry of internal Affairs Olga Chemodanova, which is now in operational situation the headquarters of the interior Ministry.
Earlier it was reported that in the center of Minsk started detention of protesters, disagree with the results of the presidential elections in Belarus. The detentions started at Victory square near the stele “Minsk — hero city”. Also reported on the use of police stun grenades against demonstrators.