Czech police arrested four foreign nationals for attacking a group of Ukrainian activists in Prague on June 1.

“In connection with Saturday’s [June 1] incident at Old Town Square, police arrested four foreigners at Prague airport,” the police announced via Twitter on June 3.

The authorities have launched a criminal probe, investigating multiple criminal offenses.

“Considering the new facts that have come to light, the case will most likely be reclassified,” the message continues. “Given the ongoing investigation, we will not provide any further information at this time.”

Videos shared on social media appear to show the individuals hitting the volunteers with their hands and feet. The assault was accompanied by profane language directed at Ukrainians and Czechs.

On 1 June, one of the Prague Maidan volunteers posted a video on social media showing a group of Russian-speaking men and women approaching and attacking them. Eventually, the initiative’s stand was damaged by the incident.

One of the Ukrainian activists shared a photo showing her hand covered in blood after the fight.

According to her, the woman hit a Czech volunteer on the head, while the man told another activist, “How well it is that Russia is killing us.”

Czechia has been supporting Ukraine since the first days of Russia’s war. In May, President Petr Pavel said that under the ammunition supply initiative, the country would begin sending artillery shells to Kyiv no later than June.

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