18.06.2026 08:00
Footage of a Turkish restaurant owner in Odesa, Ukraine, assaulting a 68-year-old woman sparked widespread outrage. In the footage, the attacker punches the elderly woman, knocks her to the ground, and drags her by her hair. It is alleged that the assailant became enraged after the woman complained about construction noise near the restaurant and cut off the electricity. Following the incident, the restaurant named 'Turkuaz' was sealed and closed, while police launched an investigation.
The violence of a Turkish restaurant owner towards a 68-year-old woman in Odessa, Ukraine, sparked widespread outrage. After images spread on social media, the business was sealed, and police launched an investigation into the incident.
The incident occurred at the 'Turkuaz' restaurant on Deribasovskaya Street, one of the busiest spots in Odessa. According to allegations, the 68-year-old woman cut off the electrical connection due to noise from construction work next to the restaurant.
Subsequently, an argument broke out between the person identified as the restaurant owner and the woman.
IMAGES SPARK OUTRAGE
In the images that emerged, the assailant is seen repeatedly pushing, hitting, and dragging the elderly woman by her hair. Despite bystanders intervening, the assailant continued his aggressive behavior, as captured on camera.
After the images spread on social media, the incident quickly became a hot topic.
RESTAURANT SEALED
According to local sources, following the incident, the establishment named 'Turkuaz' operating on Deribasovskaya Street was sealed and shut down. Police teams started an investigation into the attack, stating that all aspects of the incident are being examined.