Archpriest Andriy Shymanovych. Attempted Unlawful Mobilization of a Priest

Archpriest Andriy Shymanovych, Cherkasy. Attempted forcible mobilization of a UOC priest

September 11, 2025

On September 11, 2025, employees of the TCC made an attempt to abduct UOC priest Archpriest Andriy Shymanovych.

This was reported by the outlet "18000," citing its sources.

Journalists claim that the clergyman resisted the TCC's abduction attempts and used pepper spray.

The priest was detained by police officers. Law enforcement opened criminal proceedings under Part 2, Article 350 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.

(Source: 18000)

On September 14, 2025, in comments to the outlet "Hromadske," Father Andriy stated that he cannot comment on what happened while the investigation is ongoing.

"The only thing I can say is that the way everything has been covered in the news outlets does not reflect reality," the priest noted.

(Source: Hromadske)

Current status:

Criminal proceedings opened in connection with the priest's act of self-defense are ongoing in court.