Enerhodar authorities seek the release of firefighter chief, and ask residents to refrain from protests

ROMAN PETRENKO — SUNDAY, 22 MAY 2022, 10:57 AM

According to town mayor Dmytro Orlov, negotiations on the release and return home of fire-rescue squad chief Vitalii Troian are currently underway in Russian-occupied Enerhodar.

Source: Orlov on Telegram

Quote from Orlov: "Negotiations are currently underway on the release and return home of fire-rescue squad chief Troian.

His colleagues appeal to the residents of Enerhodar to refrain from protesting today in support of firefighters and their chief. Such protests may have a negative impact on our efforts to find our employee, and may impede firefighters in performing their duties."

Background:

• On 18 May, the invaders arrived at the fire department of DPRCH-13 and conducted a raid on the office of Vitalii Troian, chief of the 1st State Fire and Rescue Detachment.
• They then sealed the office and forcibly took Troian to an unknown location.
• On 20 May, the fire department went on strike to protest his abduction.