Incident in Rivne Region Highlights Rising Threats to Military Personnel
A recent incident in the Rivne region has once again drawn attention to the ongoing dangers faced by military personnel during their duties. In the village of Orlivka, within Rivne Oblast, a conflict erupted during a routine check of military registration documents involving mobilized citizens on Druzby Street. The altercation quickly escalated into violence when an attacker assaulted one of the servicemen, striking him in the head and causing injury. Official reports from the regional Territorial Center for Recruitment and Social Support (TCKP) indicated the incident, which was promptly reported to law enforcement authorities. Police officers arrived at the scene and launched an investigation into the case. The injured soldier was transported to Sarny Central District Hospital for treatment. According to criminal law, a criminal proceeding has been initiated under Article 350 of the Ukrainian Criminal Code, pertaining to threats or violence against a law enforcement officer or a citizen performing their public duty. This case is part of a troubling pattern of aggression against servicemen, including earlier events in May, when eight men attacked a territorial center soldier in New Rózsdil, Lviv region, and an assault on a serviceman from the Volyn Regional TCKP in Lutsk. These incidents underscore the persistent risks faced by Ukraine’s soldiers and emphasize the necessity for enhanced legal protections and security measures to safeguard those who serve the country.