Novi Sanzhary
Novi Sanzhary is an urban-type settlement in Novi Sanzhary Raion of Poltava Oblast in central of Ukraine.History
On 20 February 2020, the Ukrainian evacuees from China due to the COVID-19 pandemic were taken to Novi Sanzhary. They were met by protesters blocking the buses, throwing stones and engaging in violent clashes with the police.
9 policemen and one civilian were injured.
Later, Minister of Healthcare of Ukraine Zoriana Skaletska promised to join those in quarantine for 14 days.
