Someone spray painted a swastika and an anti-Ukraine message at the home of a Langley teacher who has been flying a Ukraine flag outside her home since the Russian invasion began.
Kiersten Bisgaard posted pictures online of the graffiti after she made the discovery, on Thursday March 9, of a swastika spray-painted on her gate and a 香蕉视频直播淯kraine = Nazi香蕉视频直播 message sprayed on the sidewalk.
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When Russia launched the war, president Vladimir Putin claimed it was because the Ukrainian government was heavily influenced by radical nationalist and Neo-Nazi groups, an accusation that has been rejected by Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who happens to be Jewish, and the countries who support the Ukrainian resistance.
Bisgaard has reported the matter to police and added a second flag.
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Langley RCMP confirmed an investigation is underway.
Cpl. Craig van Herk said the detachment received a 香蕉视频直播渞eport of concerning, derogatory graffiti being spray painted on the sidewalk and gate in front of a residence.
Cpl. van Herk said the incident remains under investigation and police are asking anyone with information to contact the Langley RCMP.
香蕉视频直播淭here have been no other incidents reported and no threats or comments directed toward the residents,香蕉视频直播 van Herk said.
On Friday, March 10, someone painted over the graffiti, added a heart, and changed the message so it now reads 香蕉视频直播淕o Ukraine.香蕉视频直播
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