The “Director” of Kherson port was informed about the suspicion

The Security Service of Ukraine reported the suspicion to Andriy Kharitonov, who was appointed by the occupation authorities as the “director” of the Kherson seaport.

Andriy Kharitonov, a native of Kherson, voluntarily went to cooperate with the occupiers. On June 14, he was appointed “director” of the Kherson port, the Prosecutor General’s Office reports.

 Since October 29 of last year, Kharitonov worked as a engine-minder of the motor ship “Technik” of the Kherson Technical Department of Waterways of the State Enterprise “Ukrvodshlyah”. On December 15, he was transferred to the position of deputy head of the area.

Kharitonov is suspected of treason, according to Part 2 of Art. 111 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. The sanction of the article provides imprisonment for a term of up to 15 years, or life imprisonment with confiscation of property.