A governor of a western Ukrainian region who tried to calm down a raging mob of rioters was severely beaten and handcuffed to a protest stage. His family could also be under threat as insurgents are reportedly looking for them. (..)
The rioters demanded Aleksandr Bashkalenko’s resignation, which he refused outright, saying that as a governor he has a real chance to prevent bloodshed in the region.

The governor was then reportedly taken to a cellar, where he was threatened to be kept under lock and key until he signs his resignation. According to other media reports his whereabouts is unknown.