In Sheptytskyi, on 11 October, an attack was carried out on a serviceman and combat veteran. According to the National Police, while officials were notifying residents about mobilisation and checking documents, the attacker stabbed a 43-year-old soldier in the neck.
He then fled. The injured man was given first aid at the scene, after which an ambulance was called.
As of 1pm, the injured man was in a satisfactory condition.
“Law enforcement officers carried out a series of оперативно-розшукових measures and, with the силової support of police from the rapid response group, detained the suspect. He turned out to be a 47-year-old resident of Sheptytskyi. During the arrest, the suspect actively resisted the police and used an air pistol, as a result of which a 40-year-old оперативник sustained bodily injuries,” the statement said.
The suspect was served with a notice of suspicion under Part 2 of Article 15, Point 8 of Part 2 of Article 115 (Attempted premeditated murder of a person or their close relative in connection with that person’s performance of an official or public duty) and Part 2 of Article 345 (Threat or violence against a law enforcement officer) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
A court will soon choose a preventive measure for the suspect.