DHAKA: The pro-Russian mayor of the town of Kharkiv in eastern Ukraine was left fighting for his life after being seriously wounded by gunfire on Monday.
Gennady Kernes was ‘hit by a bullet in the back’ during an attack by unknown gunmen, officials said, reports The Straits Times.
‘He is being operated on. Doctors are fighting for his life.’
BDST: 1719 HRS, APR 28, 2014