In a village in Rivne region, a man, after an argument, inflicted at least three stab wounds to the chest, torso, and shoulder of a demobilized serviceman. The attacker, who is also AWOL, was detained and taken into custody, UNN reports with reference to the Rivne Oblast police.
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The incident occurred in the village of Klevan around 01:30. According to the investigation, a 43-year-old man, who is AWOL, together with a 36-year-old demobilized serviceman and an acquaintance, were drinking alcoholic beverages at the older man's residence. During the gathering, a scuffle broke out between the men, which later escalated into a fight on the street.
During the conflict, the homeowner inflicted at least three stab wounds to the chest, torso, and shoulder of the 36-year-old man. After that, the victims tried to escape by car, but the attacker slashed the tires with a knife. Despite this, they managed to reach one of the village streets, where a concerned local resident noticed the wounded man and took him to the hospital.
Doctors operated on the 36-year-old serviceman, who was released from captivity in May last year. His life is currently not in danger.
Law enforcement officers promptly identified and detained the attacker. During a personal search, two folding knives were found on the man. During a search at his place of residence, police also seized a smoke grenade, an artillery shell, a grenade fuse with an electric detonator, a detonator delay, an imitation anti-personnel mine, 18 bullets of various calibers, eight ammunition rounds, and two cartridges.
Investigators informed the detainee of the suspicion. The court chose a preventive measure for him in the form of detention for 60 days without the right to bail.