A Second Video Shows Security Forces Shooting Unarmed Belarusian Protester Alexander Taraikovsky
Although law enforcement previously claimed he had an explosive device at the moment of the shot.
Alexander Taraikovsky, who died during protests in Belarus, was shot by security forces while holding no explosive device in his hands. This is shown by another video that has surfaced online.
Apparently, the video was filmed by one of the protesters (Taraikovsky had his back to them and his face to the security forces at the moment of filming). After walking up to the law enforcement officers, he stood for several seconds, after which the shot was fired.
After the shot, Taraikovsky grabbed his chest and, after standing for several seconds, fell to the ground.
Yesterday, a first video appeared online showing the moment security forces killed Taraikovsky. It also captured the flash from the security forces' gunshot.
On August 10, the Belarusian Interior Ministry confirmed the first death during the protests. However, the ministry's statement said the protester had an explosive device in his hands, which is why the shot was fired.
In the night of August 10 to 11, a group of security forces in green uniforms and carrying weapons appeared in Minsk. Conflict Intelligence Team believes they are either KGB special forces Alfa or Interior Ministry special unit Almaz. One researcher believes they had Benelli M4 shotguns and GM-94 grenade launchers firing rubber bullets as weapons.
Today, thousands of people in Minsk came out to bid farewell to the man who was killed during the protests. Belarusians also collected donations for the family of the deceased man.
Earlier, Bloomberg reported that the entourage of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko is preparing to flee the country to Russia.
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