Karate Coach Detained In Brest

Allegedly for filming military equipment.

According to Mediazona, the detainee’s name is Aliaksandr Yautsikhau; in a video recorded by law-enforcers, he says that he works as a karate coach. Previously, he was a multiple champion and prize-winner in this sport.

The man is accused of allegedly filming military equipment and posting the recording on an “extremist” Telegram channel.

The detainee also “admits” that in 2020 he allegedly hung ribbons on poles and road signs and pasted leaflets along the road.