Shooting involving security forces occurred in Volyn. Here's what the police, TCC, and locals are saying about the incident (video included).

In the city of Kovel in the Volyn region, a fight broke out involving law enforcement officers and local residents. During the altercation, one of the "jokers" stole the keys from a patrol police vehicle and then fled the scene. During the detention, other citizens joined the scuffle, attempting to rescue those being apprehended. Information about a gunshot that occurred during the fight in Kovel and the reasons behind the incident is discussed in a note on the Facebook page of the Patrol Police of the Volyn region.

Details from the Police about the Fight in Volyn

According to law enforcement, the incident involved several civilians and drivers of two different vehicles. Initially, around 15:00 on November 24, the patrol police stopped a Jeep for violating traffic rules. While drafting the report, an unknown good Samaritan intervened, defending the offenders. At one point, a bystander snatched the keys from the patrol vehicle and ran away. To retrieve the keys, the officers pursued him, leading to the first scuffle, which was recorded by a body camera. During the altercation, the patrol officer fired a shot into the air to call for backup, while the man who stole the keys jumped into another vehicle, a Volkswagen, and drove off, as stated in the note from the Patrol Police of the Volyn region.

Later, two men who were in the Volkswagen were apprehended at a gas station, according to law enforcement reports. Another confrontation occurred during their arrest, but the citizens were ultimately subdued using physical force. They are suspected of committing offenses under Part 2 of Article 345 — for threats and violence against a law enforcement officer. If found guilty, they could face a sentence of up to five years in prison.

The Incident in Kovel — What Local Social Media is Saying

The fight in Kovel was captured on smartphone cameras by passersby, as noted in the local community page "Kovel Media." The video shows that around half a dozen civilian men and about ten police officers were involved in the clash. Women also joined the fray, shouting for the detained individuals to be released and not harmed. The post highlighted that the incident occurred near Lyceum No. 7 at 14:29 on November 24. On the social media platform X, citizens suggest that there was an attempt to detain a man who was allegedly being forcibly taken to the recruitment center.

In the video, there are no visible men in military uniforms who could be representatives of the TCC. The Facebook page of the Volyn Regional TCC and SP has no comments regarding the fight in Kovel on November 24.

As a reminder, on November 25, a deputy from the Volyn region complained about the lack of men at enterprises and discussed where to find reserves for mobilization.