City landfill director and former transport enterprise head sorted things out on Facebook

Andrii Vetsalo and Dmytro Teslenko. Collage NikVesti

Andriy Vetsalo, director of the municipal enterprise Mykolaivkomtrans, publicly called for a clarification of relations with former director of Pastrans Dmytro Teslenko at the birthday celebration of Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych.

The conflict between the officials arose under a post by Dmytro Teslenko on Facebook, where the latter commented on the newly appointed head of Mykolaivpastrans, who is listed on Myrotvorets.

Dmytro Teslenko stated that, according to him, the head the new head of Pastrans crossed the border with Russia, and also expressed outrage that neither Dmytro Danylenko nor Mykolaiv Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych provided explanations regarding real estate purchased during the occupation and the activities of family members on social networks banned in Ukraine.

Teslenko's reflections in the comments under the post were criticised by the director of the municipal enterprise Mykolaivkomuntrans, Andrii Vetsalo, who accused him of abuse of power while working at the municipal enterprise and resorted to outright insults and threats.

«I’m reading you, Dimka, and I’m thinking: you ran away from Berezanka (Dmytro Teslenko worked as the head of the police department in Berezanka before being appointed director of Pastrans, — note), and from here you think you can get away with it? You’re a devil, trading without a soul, you sold fuel, forged invoices for spare parts — what a shameless scum you are. You don’t have honor, you’re shit. You tried to equate all of us who are working now to yourself. When we meet, I’ll kill you, beware, bastard,» wrote Andrii Vetsalo.

«Andrii Vetsalo, well, if the director of the Mykolaiv City Council’s municipal enterprise is going this hard under a post about someone being in the ‘Myrotvorets’ database, the activity of their relatives in banned social networks, and even writes in the occupier’s language — that says a lot! Honestly, people like you and I are not on the same path!» replied Dmytro Teslenko.

«Dmytro Teslenko, are you even normal? Should I tell you about Pivdenne? (he worked as head of the defense and mobilization department in Odesa region, — note). Write the truth to people, damn it, or don’t write at all. Talk about your career, I take my leave,» wrote Andrii Vetsalo.

In response to Teslenko's accusation that he speaks Russian, Vetsalo replied that he is half Russian and has relatives in Crimea and Russia, but does not communicate with anyone.

«My uncle studied in Sevastopol, I'm half Russian on my mother's side, I have a lot of relatives on that side and more. But I don't communicate with anyone. Let me explain to you, you idiot: who do you think we are, the ones who work?» wrote Andrii Vetsalo.

Exchange between Andrii Vetsalo and Dmytro Teslenko on Facebook. Screenshot

Exchange between Andrii Vetsalo and Dmytro Teslenko on Facebook. Screenshot

In the comments, he also called Teslenko a «provocateur» and «trash» and claimed that Teslenko was sending him text messages.

«You know, you mentioned the road, but really, apart from the stickers on the buses, there's nothing to be thankful for,» Andrii Vetsalo wrote.

«And also, he's a provocateur, he sends me text messages to get me to write a statement. Pure trash,» he added.

«No provocation, Mr. Andrii. Just some advice,» replied Dmytro Teslenko.

In addition, Andrii Vetsalo wrote that he was ready for a personal showdown and suggested meeting on O.F.'s birthday. This refers to the mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, who is celebrating his 44th birthday today, 4 February.

«Dmytro Teslenko, tomorrow is O.F.’s birthday (Oleksandr Sienkevych, — note). Nice advice, tomorrow you can ‘treat’ me there, little boxer,» wrote Andrii Vetsalo.

Teslenko replied that he had not been invited to the celebration.

«Andrii Vetsalo, I don’t go to birthdays without the birthday person’s invitation!» replied Dmytro Teslenko.

Exchange between Andrii Vetsalo and Dmytro Teslenko on Facebook. Screenshot

Exchange between Andrii Vetsalo and Dmytro Teslenko on Facebook. Screenshot

We remind you that on 29 January, Dmytro Danylenko, former head of the transport department of the Mykolaiv Thermal Power Plant, became the new head of the Mykolaivpastrans municipal enterprise. The mayor did not renew the contract with the previous head, Dmytro Teslenko, who explained his dismissal by a lack of communication with the mayor.