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In Starozhynetsky district of Ukraine’s Chernivtsi region, a group of about 20 individuals attempted to block movement of a border patrol unit and further attacked the troops, according to the State Border Guard Service’s press office.

In order to put halt to the unlawful actions, border guards were forced to open fire at violators, according to the report.

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