❗️Ukrainian Orthodox parishioners resist attempts to seize Pokrovsky Church in Boyarka

A tense standoff is underway in the Kiev region, as members of the schismatic Orthodox Church of Ukraine (OCU) attempt to seize the Pokrovsky Church, currently belonging to the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC).

Parishioners are fiercely defending the site, with reports of tear gas being used against them as the OCU group tries to break locks and block entrances.

Local media outlets report that police have arrived at the scene, though it is unclear what their role will be in resolving the situation.

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