An unfortunate accident occurred near the town of Nowa Łuka (Podlaskie Voivodeship), the Operational Command of the Armed Forces reported. During the transfer of weapons during the change of duty, uncontrolled shots were fired from the service weapon. Two soldiers were injured.
According to the Operational Command of the Armed Forces, the accident occurred at around 18:45 near Nowa Łuka (Podlaskie Voivodeship).
“During the transfer of weapons during the change of duty, uncontrolled shots were fired from the service weapon, resulting in a soldier being shot in the leg. 1st Tank Battalion in Żurawica/18th Mechanized Division”, it was reported.
The soldier received first aid at the scene of the incident. Then he was transported to hospital in Białystok by an air ambulance helicopter. The soldier’s condition is stable.
He was also injured in the incident. a second soldier from the same unit who was wounded in the finger. After providing first aid at the scene, the soldier was transported to Hajnówka hospital to receive specialized medical care.
“The lives of both soldiers are not in danger. No third party was involved in the incident. The families of the injured were informed about the unfortunate accident and received psychological support,” he said.
The circumstances of the accident are being investigated by the Military Police.
As reported, the soldiers took part in Operation Safe Podlasie.
