Ukrainian border guards apprehended a man Monday evening attempting to illegally cross into Romania, first by motorcycle and then on foot after crashing a barrier at the Porubne border crossing. The incident highlights continued attempts to circumvent official border procedures as the conflict in Ukraine continues [[1]]. Authorities have released footage of the attempted breach and subsequent apprehension, and the suspect, a resident of the Lviv region, has been turned over to police.
In Brief
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A Ukrainian citizen attempted to cross the border into Romania on a motorcycle, bypassing border control.
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The man continued his escape on foot after colliding with a barrier, despite attempts to stop him.
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He was apprehended by Ukrainian border guards and handed over to police.
The incident occurred Monday evening at the Porubne border crossing, on the border between Ukraine and Romania.
Border guards with the State Border Service of Ukraine observed a man attempting to breach the border barriers on a speeding motorcycle.
“The man planned to travel to Romania but did not intend to go through border and customs control,” according to a statement from the Ukrainian border service.
Ukraine: Man Attempts to Breach Border on Motorcycle
Footage of the incident has been released by Ukrainian authorities. The video shows the motorcyclist rapidly approaching the border control point.
A border guard attempted to intercept the man. During the attempt to pass the officer, the motorcyclist hit a barrier and fell from the vehicle. Undeterred, he got to his feet and tried to flee into Romania on foot.
The man was ultimately caught by a border guard. He was identified as a resident of the Lviv region, born in 1992, and, officials noted, had no legal basis for leaving the country.
The suspect and the motorcycle were turned over to local police.
