Alexander Płachotnik's body was found on the side of 1 of the roads on the morning of 28 March in the Djepropetrovsk Oblast. Police spotted a gunshot wound in the political area of the head during the first body inspection.
"The Directorate-General for National Police in Djepropetrovsk Oblast and another law enforcement authorities are working on site. Investigative Task Force and Crime laboratory collect material evidence to find all the circumstances of the crime" — reported the services, as quoted by portal 24tv.
Body of Ukrainian politician on the side of the road. ‘Dead-order killing’
According to Batkiwszczyn organization representatives, Płachotnik could have been murdered. “We think this is simply a contract murder, we are all shocked,” says Volodymyr Fedrow, head of the information and analytical department of the regional Batkiwszczyna party.
Alexander Płachotnik in the past served as the Vice Mayor of Kamienskie City. He was besides the CEO of the Miskvodokanal municipal company. Reports from the Suspline portal show that for many years it has besides been a business partner of the Dubinski brothers who are associated with many corruption scandals.
