Kyiv police ready to use water canons to calm down fans

Kyiv police officers may use water canons in case of conflicts between fans during the match between England and Sweden, spokesman of the Kyiv police department Volodymyr Polishchuk told the press commenting on special machines being placed in the center of the capital, ForUm correspondent reports.

"The Interior Ministry has some water canons on its base, and we may use them in case of some emergencies. Our officers hold education with fans and warn about criminal responsibility in case of public order violations," he informed.

The official specified that the routes of marches of English and Swedish fans will be divided by police cordons. "During all matches we make sure the flows of fans do no cross in the street or at the entrance to the stadium," Polishchuk said.

The match England-Sweden starts tonight at Olimpiski stadium at 9:45 p.m. local time.