“As of 12:00 (13:00 Moscow time), the police recorded 1,280 statements and reports [of possible violations] related to the electoral process.

Criminal proceedings have been initiated on 14 facts, ”the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine said in the Facbook.

Earlier in Ukraine, elections of mayors of cities, rural and township heads, deputies to city, district and regional councils started.

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denis Shmygal and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have already cast their votes in local elections.