In the Kamianets-Podilskyi district of Khmelnytskyi region, a man struck a serviceman of the territorial recruitment centre during a warning exercise. The wounded serviceman was hospitalised with a head wound and concussion. The attacker was detained by law enforcement, and investigative actions are underway.
- On 4 June, in the village of Zalissia Persha, a man attacked a TCC serviceman.
- The victim suffered a head wound and a concussion.
- The attacker was detained at his place of residence.
- Police opened a criminal investigation into the attack.
Attack during a warning event in Khmelnytsky region
On 4 June, in the village of Zalissia Pershe, Kamianets-Podilskyi district, a man attacked a serviceman of the territorial recruitment and social support centre. During the check of military registration documents, the attacker struck the serviceman on the head with a blunt object.
Medical care and condition of the victim
The soldier was immediately hospitalised. Doctors diagnosed a head wound and concussion. The victim is under medical supervision, his condition is assessed as stable.
Detention of the attacker and criminal proceedings
After the attack, the man fled the scene, but law enforcement officers quickly established his whereabouts and detained him at his place of residence. Criminal proceedings were opened over the incident, and investigative actions are underway to establish all the circumstances of the incident.
The Khmelnytsky regional territorial recruitment centre stressed that the soldiers are active military personnel, many of whom have combat experience and are involved in the defence of the state. Any acts of violence against them are unacceptable and must be properly assessed.
Context of attacks on military personnel in Ukraine
Since the beginning of the full-scale war, the following have been cases have been repeatedly recorded across the country. Attacks on representatives of territorial recruitment centres are considered to be obstruction of military service and entail criminal liability. Law enforcement agencies continue to respond to such incidents with a strong focus.
