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Lithuania border guard injured in migrant confrontation involving underground tunnel

Lithuania border migrant crisis illegal tunnel border guard assault Belarus border

A Lithuanian border guard was injured during a confrontation with migrants near the Belarus border on July 26. The incident occurred in the Kapčiamiestis Frontier Station area after authorities discovered an underground tunnel dug to facilitate illegal crossings.

Reports indicate that while officers were detaining several individuals exiting the tunnel, approximately 20 more migrants emerged and assaulted the guards. During the scuffle, migrants allegedly attempted to drag one officer into Belarusian territory, though he managed to escape. The injured officer is currently on sick leave.

A pre-trial investigation into the unlawful crossing of the state border was opened on July 27. Additionally, an internal investigation has been launched regarding the conduct and leadership of the State Border Guard Service (VSAT) following questions about the adequacy of the response to the group of migrants.

Entities

Belarus · Lithuania · Martynas Katelynas · Rustamas Liubajevas · State Border Guard Service

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [● 4 SOURCES] Migrants attempted to drag a border guard into Belarusian territory during the confrontation. eestinen.fi · lounaeestlane.ee · ve.lt
  • [● 2 SOURCES] An internal investigation has been launched into the actions of the State Border Guard Service leadership. ve.lt
  • [● 4 SOURCES] Approximately 20 migrants emerged from the tunnel and assaulted border guards. eestinen.fi · lounaeestlane.ee · ve.lt
  • [● 4 SOURCES] A pre-trial investigation into the unlawful crossing of the state border was opened on July 27. eestinen.fi · lounaeestlane.ee · ve.lt
  • [● 4 SOURCES] A Lithuanian border guard was injured and is on sick leave following a scuffle with migrants. eestinen.fi · lounaeestlane.ee · ve.lt
  • [● 4 SOURCES] Migrants used an underground tunnel to attempt an illegal crossing from Belarus into Lithuania. eestinen.fi · lounaeestlane.ee · ve.lt

Sources

Lithuanian border guard injured as migrants try to pull him into Belarus - EUROPE SAYS [www.europesays.com]
Leedu piirivalvur sai vigastada kokkupõrkes migrandiga, juhtum oli seotud maa-aluse tunneliga - eestinen [eestinen.fi]
Leedu piirivalvur sai vigastada kokkupõrkes migrandiga, juhtum oli seotud maa-aluse tunneliga - Lõunaeestlane [lounaeestlane.ee]
Migrants Attack Lithuanian Border Guard, Attempt to Drag Him into Belarus - World Today News [www.world-today-news.com]
Pasienyje migrantai vieną iš pasieniečių bandė nusitempti į Baltarusiją [ve.lt]