Denis Plaksienko
A violent conflict occurred on Fontanska Road 95. On City Day, a veritable massacre occurred there: the "Odesa Self-Defense" clashed with the "Maidan Self-Defense." The bone of contention was the construction in the area of Shklyaruk Square. The First Self-Defense opposed the construction, defending someone else's interests. As for the "Maidan Self-Defense," they came to maintain public order and prevent a conflict between security guards, developers, local residents, and the "Odesa Self-Defense," which opposed the legal construction.
This is the fourth attack on a building on Fontanska Road 95 in just a few days. Capitalizing on the image of a patriotic organization, the "Odesa Self-Defense" public group, led by Denis Plaksienko, raided a building that hadn't yet been built. To prevent illegal actions and protect their own reputation, the "Maidan Self-Defense" intervened. The clash resulted in numerous bruises and injuries to members of both self-defense groups and two journalists from a local television station. A press conference was held to sort out the incident. But the unexpected appearance of the very same media representatives who had been injured prevented any further clarification. The journalists' statements were, to put it mildly, unnecessary. Accusations from the journalists were directed at their colleagues, as well as everyone present at the press conference.
Once the situation stabilized, the speakers were finally able to explain what actually happened on September 2nd, and why a simple civil dispute escalated into a violent conflict. According to Viktor Apalkov, a representative of the developer and owner of the land at Fontanskaya Doroha 95/5a 95/5b, it was the "Odesa self-defense" led by Denis Plaksienko who tore down the fence.
"They made threats, including threatening the lives of workers performing construction work on the site. We've had repeated conversations with Mr. Plaksienko, one of the organizers of these armed robberies, and with the owner of the neighboring property, Pavel Anatolyevich Kulikovsky, about whether, if you're unhappy about something, it's a normal civil conflict between two legal entities, and according to current legislation, this conflict must be resolved in the prescribed manner.
According to him, their opponents carried out their threats. On August 19, they stole a construction trailer, then several times up to fifty men in camouflage destroyed the construction site. Each time, they were led by Plaksienko. They acted during the day, openly. Their criminal actions are confirmed by available video evidence and criminal proceedings initiated by the police.
"Plaksienko and Kulikovsky acted openly," says Viktor Apalkov. "They personally hooked our trailer to the truck. At the same time, they threatened to kill four construction workers and a guard. Plaksienko openly declared that he would continue such actions."
The police classified these actions as armed robbery. Three subsequent attempts to demolish the first floor of the building are being investigated under the article "Intentional Damage to Property."
"As a result of Plaksienko and Kulikovsky's actions," says Viktor Apalkov, "we suffered material damages amounting to 300 thousand hryvnias."
"When designing the building," claims Viktor Apalkov, "all building codes were taken into account: the building is not tall and won't disturb neighbors. In general, we're talking about a typical two-story private residence, not multi-story buildings."
However, the fact that the developer had violated no laws didn't stop the Odesa Self-Defense activists. They came up with a new, but no less dubious, argument.
"They have another interesting reason. They're shouting that we can't develop this park. But if you've been to that plot of land, you'll see perfectly well that it's not a park; the park is on the other side of the road. We don't have any park. We have a regular development plot."
"Why did he build a four-meter-wide road through our property, which he considers park territory? Is this his idea of a park? Should there be a road there? And do you know what kind of road it is? It's the exit from his house," explains Viktor Apalkov.
This is the fourth time the land plot on Fontanska Road 95 has been targeted by the Odesa Self-Defense and Denis Plaksienko. The owner's documents—contracts and permits, as well as a state title deed—don't deter the self-defense. A lawsuit is currently underway between the owner and some local residents. And no one gives Odesa Self-Defense the right to tear down fences, demolish a completed section of a house, and threaten construction workers. But apparently, the neighbor, Pavel Kulikovsky, who started this mess, isn't interested in the law.
As well as those of dubious activists. These actions cast a shadow on the entire patriotic movement of Ukraine. After all, by exploiting the name "self-defense" for its own selfish interests, the public organization "Odesa Self-Defense" is undermining the public's trust.
Ruslan Yakushev, ANTICOR
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