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In Ternopil, a conflict between local residents and TCC (territorial defense units) personnel 25 in August escalated into a fight. As a result, servicemen were injured, and a company vehicle was damaged.
Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets stated that the incident demonstrates a dangerous level of tension around mobilization.
What did Lubinets say?
The ombudsman believes the situation in Ternopil is a signal of a dangerous level of tension in society.
This situation was brought about, among other things, by shortcomings of the previous leadership of the Ministry of Defense, which we are seeing today as a consequence,
– Lubinets says.
At the same time, he stressed that distrust of the TCC cannot be an justification for the use of force.
"It is unacceptable to justify violence simply because a person does not trust the TCC and SP. Rules must be the same for everyone. If a TCC representative breaks the law, he must be held accountable. If a civilian used force, he must also be held accountable. Everything else is double standards," the ombudsman said.
Lubinets acknowledged that the problem of distrust in the TCC exists; however, in his words, it cannot be solved by calls to trust alone. It must be restored through legality of actions, reforms, oversight, and accountability for violations.
At the same time, the ombudsman urged Ukrainians not to resort to vigilantism and to resolve disputed situations only through lawful means.
Distrust does not give the right to violence; otherwise we create a very dangerous precedent,
– noted Lubinets.
Conflict with the TCC in Ternopil: watch the video
Head of the Police Department in Ternopil region, Serhiy Zyubanenko, said that during the incident a TCC serviceman sustained minor injuries, and the Nissan X-Trail was damaged. A criminal case has been opened under part 2 of Article 350 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, and all those involved are being identified.
Zyubanenko also emphasized that complaints about actions of officials must be resolved legally.
"The police will respond to such actions in accordance with the law. Regardless of the circumstances or status of the participants, every instance of violence must be properly investigated, and those responsible must bear the punishment provided by law," he said.
Separately, the Territorial Center for Recruitment and Social Support in Ternopil region is conducting an inspection regarding adherence to the procedure for mobilization activities.
Recall that in the evening 25, on Lesya Kurbasa Street in Ternopil, there was a clash between TCC workers and a group of local residents during a check of military registration documents. According to the police, during the conversation, other citizens began approaching the company vehicle.
They attacked the Nissan X-Trail and clashed with TCC workers, after which the situation escalated into physical violence. As a result of the clash, several service members were injured, and one of them is in the hospital.
The TCC also reported that unidentified individuals seized the serviceman's personal belongings and damaged the company vehicle. A investigative-operational group and additional police patrols arrived at the scene and stopped the conflict.
Law enforcement is identifying all participants in the incident, assessing the damage and the nature of injuries, and checking information about possible items such as sticks and knives among some participants. Police urged citizens to refrain from aggression and emphasized that conflict situations should be resolved strictly within the law.
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