“At the Polish-Belarusian border, while preventing an illegal border crossing by migrants, a Polish soldier was injured on Monday evening. A flash-bang grenade exploded and the soldier sustained a hand injury” – said Lt. Col. Magdalena Kościńska from the Operational Command of the Armed Forces (RSZ).
The incident took place on Monday just after dusk, around 8 p.m. Near the town of Czeremcha, a group of illegal migrants attempted to break through the border. They reacted aggressively to the intervention of the soldiers present.
A soldier from the Podlasie Task Force sustained injuries. During the use of direct coercive measures, he suffered trauma to his left hand. First aid was administered at the scene. He was then immediately transported to a hospital in Białystok, where he received specialized medical assistance – the Operational Command of the Armed Forces reported this morning.
It was assured that the soldier’s condition is stable and his life is not in danger.
“At the scene, the investigation is being carried out by the Military Police” – explained the Operational Command of the Armed Forces in a statement.
Update: how did the incident occur?
“During the prevention of an illegal border crossing by a group of aggressive migrants, a soldier from the Podlasie Task Force sustained injuries. During the use of direct coercive measures, a flash-bang grenade exploded and the soldier suffered trauma to his left hand” – said Lt. Col. Magdalena Kościńska from the Operational Command of the Armed Forces (RSZ).
She added that flash-bang grenades are part of the army’s equipment and are considered means of direct coercion.
First aid was administered to the soldier at the scene. He was transported to a hospital in Białystok, where he received specialized medical treatment. According to the Operational Command of the Armed Forces, the soldier’s condition is stable and he remains in the hospital.
At the scene, the investigation is being conducted by the Military Police.