Yesterday at 20.37 a.m., close Narewka a group of people illegally crossed the Polish border from Belarus. The soldiers of the Task Force Podlasie to halt illegal migrants utilized smooth-bore weapons, among others. 1 of the men was shot with a rubber bullet and required medical intervention. His life is not in danger.
Mr Błażej Łukaszewski of Military Task Force Podlasie, soldiers acted in accordance with applicable procedures, and their actions were dictated by "not following orders and aimed at ensuring the safety of soldiers and counteracting the aggressive behaviour of migrants". The detainees violated the state's borders illegally and in an unintended place, which is simply a crime," the army emphasizes.
Five migrants were transferred to the Border Guard. However, while retaining 1 of them, a Sudanese citizen, suffered a thigh wound caused by a rubber bullet fired from a smooth-bore weapon. The man was transported to Hajnówka infirmary Rescue. His life is not in danger.
None of the soldiers active were injured. “Soldiers, together with the Border Guard, each day hard and demanding At-risk services, protecting the integrity of the state border and responding to expanding attempts at illegal crossing. Their commitment and professionalism are an crucial component of national security. In the face of the ongoing migration crisis and the expanding number of aggressive incidents on the Polish-Belarusian border, let us support all Polish Army soldiers and Border defender officers who are dedicated to guarding Poland's security," ZZ Podlasie calls.
The main force of the task force on the border is the soldiers of the 12th Szczecin Mechanized Division. Since August security on the east wall of the country will defender the divisions of the 16th Pomeranian Mechanized Division.
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