“Today a tragedy occurred in Berdyansk: a woman was killed as a result of a terrorist attack... a mother, a wife, a patriot of her country... She was a member of the election commission, and this is a planned terrorist act - an attempt to intimidate,” he said.
According to Balitsky, the enemy is trying to interfere with the legitimate expression of the will of the people, but this is impossible.
The governor expressed his condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
He added that they will be provided with all necessary assistance.
According to investigators, a homemade explosive device was planted under the woman’s car.
It worked as soon as she got into the car.