Ukrainian county inhabited by Hungarians, Transcarpathia, under Russian attack!

Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó and Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky have reported a Russian drone and missile attack on Transcarpathia, Ukraine’s westernmost region, home to at least 100,000 Hungarians. These Hungarians did not migrate to the area; they have lived there for generations as part of an indigenous community.

Hungarian ministers provide updates on the Russian attack

According to Telex, Russia launched its deadliest missile attack on Ukraine today, which also affected Transcarpathia. Until now, this Ukrainian region had largely been spared from the military consequences of the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian war.

Foreign Minister Szijjártó wrote in a Facebook post that Russian missiles struck just a few kilometres from the Hungarian-Ukrainian border. He reported no casualties or injuries but urged international decision-makers to intensify efforts towards achieving peace, as each passing day brings more devastation and risks global escalation.

Defence Minister Szalay-Bobrovniczky wrote that the situation was being closely monitored, with radar surveillance heightened. He noted that Hungary’s and NATO’s aerial emergency units have been placed on standby. He also stressed the urgent need for a ceasefire to ensure the safety of Hungarians in the region.

Two Russian missiles shot down

According to Telex, Ukrainian defence forces intercepted two Russian missiles over Pósaháza (Pavsino) and Feketepatak (Csornyij Potik). The debris landed in nearby woods. Notably, Feketepatak is only 20 kilometres from the Hungarian-Ukrainian border, and almost 95% of its population is Hungarian.

Telex has sought further details from the Hungarian Defence Ministry and Foreign Ministry, including inquiries about Hungary’s preparedness for potential attacks on Transcarpathia and its Hungarian community. As of yet, no responses have been received.

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