Two Ukrainian men of conscription age tried to avoid mobilization in Poland by swimming across the Western Bug River. However, they were detained by Polish border guards and extradited to the territory of Ukraine. The Polish government is still considering possible options for further resolution of this situation.
One of the detainees is a 31-year-old resident of Sumy region, and the other is a 26-year-old native of Donetsk region. The Poles handed them over to the Ukrainian border guards, who have already drawn up administrative protocols and handed them summonses to appear before the military mobilization authorities. The punishment for border violation will be decided by the court.
Despite the fact that these Ukrainians escaped the worst, this story highlights the risks of crossing the border illegally. Recently, about 30 people have died trying to cross the Tisza River to avoid mobilization. Meanwhile, the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine has increased its staff by 15,000 people, preparing new units to control the state border.
