32 Ukrainians detained for illegally crossing into Hungary in fake military truck

On June 9, a GAZ-66 truck bearing military license plates illegally crossed the Ukrainian-Hungarian border in the Transcarpathia region, known for its Hungarian population. Hungarian police later detained 32 Ukrainian citizens near the village of Barabás, Hungary. An investigation into the incident is currently underway.

Local Ukrainian journalist Vitaliy Glagola first reported the incident, sharing a photo of the truck as it crossed the border.

The Ukrainian Border Guard Service clarified that the truck did not belong to the armed forces, suggesting that the license plates were likely fake. Several individuals suspected of involvement in the incident were also detained.

The illegal transportation of draft-age men out of Ukraine is a growing issue, as martial law currently prohibits them from leaving the country. Thousands are attempting to escape to Hungary, Romania, and Moldova. Romanian police reports indicate that since February 2022, over 11,000 people have crossed illegally from Ukraine. Many of these attempts involve crossing the Tisza River by swimming, a perilous endeavor that has resulted in at least 24 drownings.

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