A major scandal has erupted on social media over an incident at singer Nikita Kiselev’s concert, where a serviceman allegedly experienced a PTSD attack, and security personnel treated him harshly. Users are outraged by the lack of proper assistance provided to the veteran by those present and the event organizers.
According to witnesses and social media videos, a serviceman came onto the stage during a song performance. After he left the stage, he felt unwell due to severe emotional distress. Instead of stopping the music, ensuring silence, or calling for medical help, security forcefully removed the man from the venue while attendees continued to film the veteran’s difficult state on their phones.
A scandal occurred at Kiselev’s concert Photo: Threads
The situation has caused a wave of indignation online. Commenters note that in such cases, the performance should be immediately suspended, and society should show respect and care for those who enable them to attend concerts.
Video of the day Kiselev’s Reaction
Later, Nikita Kiselev himself reacted to the incident. The singer publicly apologized to the serviceman and explained that during the performance, he did not grasp the full gravity of the situation.
“I consider the security’s reaction inappropriate. In such a scenario, the initial response should not be indifference, but an attempt to help the person and call for medical assistance if necessary. Especially when it comes to our military personnel – the people thanks to whom we can even take the stage today, fill venues, and continue to live and work in Ukraine,” stated the artist.
Nikita Kiselev reacted to the events Photo: Threads
Kiselev also added that he sincerely regrets not stopping the performance himself to ensure the man was alright. He assured that his team is drawing conclusions and is developing a new protocol with the organizers and security service for similar situations, where the primary priority will be providing assistance to individuals.
We remind you that Focus previously reported:
- An unrecognized Viktor Pavlik was “trampled” at a concert for using a backing track.
- A wave of public outcry is spreading online from guests and event organizers who are reporting Dan Balan’s unsatisfactory condition during his recent concerts.
Furthermore, a well-known singer criticized Polyakova’s statement about the poverty of Ukrainians.