In Vinnytsa at the precinct election commission #50513, which is situated in Vilshanka village, Kryzhopil rayon, could not open the safe that contained the voting ballots.
As reported by the short-time observer of the Civil Network OPORA, before the morning meeting the members of precinct election commission removed the seal from the safe, but they could not unlock it, there fore an angle grinder was used.
After the safe was opened the PEC began its work.
For comment, please contact:
Nataliia Velychko
Electoral programs coordinator of the Civil Network OPORA
in Vinnytsia oblast
063 628 67 85
[email protected]
Civic monitoring conducted by OPORA - is a type of network activity, aimed at impartial assessment of the preparation and conduct of elections, as well as preventing electoral violations through comprehensive civic action.
Since March, OPORA conducts a wide observation campaign during snap Presidential election, interim Parliamentary elections (district #83), and special local elections.
The organization cooperates with 175 long-term observers, who are watching the course of election campaign in all Ukrainian regions.
On the Election Day on 25 May, 3,000 activists will join them to conduct the parallel vote tabulation, based on statistical sample.