In the town of Veliky Berezny, located in Transcarpathia, locals attacked border guards during a routine inspection. The incident led to injuries for two servicemen.

Source: Western Regional Department of the State Border Guard Service, Transcarpathian Police

Details: According to border guard reports, the incident took place on the evening of May 29 in a Romani settlement in Veliky Berezny. Border guards, along with police and national guard members, were verifying information regarding possible organizers of a scheme to smuggle conscripts across the Ukrainian-Slovak border.

Quote from the State Border Guard Service: "During the questioning, a group of citizens began to actively resist law enforcement officers. The instigators of the conflict incited others to commit unlawful acts, involving women and minors. As a result, stones and bricks were thrown at the border guards and their vehicles."

Additional details: To halt the assault, law enforcement used special means, including opening fire with firearms.

Two border guards who sustained moderate injuries were hospitalized. Additionally, two service vehicles were damaged.

The National Police reported that one of the attackers has been detained, and measures are ongoing to identify other individuals involved in the assault.

A criminal case has been opened under part 2 of Article 345 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine ("Threat or violence against a law enforcement officer") and Article 194 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine ("Intentional destruction or damage to property").