An elderly man who committed self-immolation in Yalta, on Sunday, September 4, died in the hospital of Simferopol. About it RIA Novosti reported the press service of the Ministry of health of the Republic of Crimea.
He was hospitalized in intensive care with burns of the limbs, head, torso, and respiratory tract.
As explained in city administration, the victim was a relative of the tenants of the café, which was threatened by demolition. The Crimean Prosecutor’s office and Investigative Committee reported that check information in connection with the incident.
Former employee of city administration Alexander Strekalin attempted self-immolation on Friday, September 2, in protest over government plans to demolish the cafe “Hottabych” seaside beach in Yalta. His wife Mila Salamieh said that the conflict started after the beach has changed hands.
