Man stabs military recruiter in Kharkiv during conscription drive
A knife attack on TRC officers was reported in Kharkiv (Photo: Chernivtsi Oblast Territorial Recruitment Center via Facebook)
A civilian stabbed a Ukrainian Territorial Recruitment Center serviceman in Kharkiv during conscription notification efforts, the local recruitment center reported on April 6.
The victim was hospitalized and is receiving medical treatment. The attacker fled the scene and remains at large, according to the military.
Officials vowed to quickly locate the suspect and hold him accountable.
“Military personnel responsible for notifying those subject to military service are officials performing their duties during wartime,” the post states.
“Any attempts to obstruct the notification process, insults, resistance, or attacks will have inevitable consequences; offenders will face appropriate administrative or criminal liability.”
A similar incident occurred on April 4 in Vinnytsia, where two TRC officers were stabbed during a military document check. The attacker there was also detained after injuring both men, who required hospitalization.
Will you support Ukraine’s free press?
Dear reader, as all news organizations, we must balance the pressures of delivering timely, accurate, and relevant stories with requirements to fund our business operations.
As a Ukrainian-based media, we also have another responsibility – to amplify Ukraine’s voice to the world during the crucial moment of its existence as a political nation.
It’s the support of our readers that lets us continue doing our job. We keep our essential reporting free because we believe in our ultimate purpose: an independent, democratic Ukraine.
If you’re willing to support Ukraine, consider subscribing to our Patreon starting from 5$ per month. We are immensely grateful.
Please help us continue fighting Russian propaganda.
Truth can be hard to tell from fiction these days. Every viewpoint has its audience of backers and supporters, no matter how absurd.
If conscious disinformation is reinforced by state propaganda apparatus and budget, its outcomes may become deadly.
There is no solution to this, other than independent, honest, and accurate reporting.
We remain committed to empowering the Ukrainian voice to push against the muck. If you’re willing to stand up for the truth – consider supporting us on Patreon starting from 5$ per month. Thank you very much.
Will you help tell Ukraine’s story to the world?
Twenty years ago, most people hadn’t even heard of Ukraine. Today, the country is on everyone’s lips and everyone’s headlines. War pushed us on the front page. But there are many other things we do that we are proud of – from music and culture to technology.
We need your help to tell the world Ukrainian story of resilience, joy, and survival. If you’re willing to back our effort, consider supporting us on Patreon starting from 5$ per month. We are immensely grateful.
Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Google News
