Street Conflict: Document Check or Rights Violation? Video Incident Involving a Serviceman and TRC Representatives
A conflict erupted on Sykhivskykh Street, captured on video and sparking widespread discussion online. At the center of the incident is a document check conducted by representatives of the TRC (Territorial Recruitment Center) and the reaction of a man who identifies himself as a combat veteran. The video begins with an emotional exchange, where the man expresses outrage at the authorities’ actions, accusing them of “harassing people” and threatening to confiscate his phone.
During the conversation, it becomes clear that the man is a serviceman, and his documents are classified as state secrets. He insists that the TRC representatives have no right to physically touch him or take his phone, emphasizing that he is a combat veteran who has served on the front lines. In response, the TRC representatives demand to see his documents, citing a Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine decree.
The conflict escalates when the man starts recording the incident on his phone, and the TRC representatives threaten to confiscate the device and take him to the SBU (Security Service of Ukraine). The man, in turn, argues that his rights are being violated and that he is not obligated to present his documents in such a manner. The situation grows increasingly tense, with insults and threats exchanged from both sides.
The video ends on an emotional note, with the man declaring that he has “recorded everything” and will post it on YouTube to draw public attention to the authorities’ actions. This incident raises important questions about the limits of authority of TRC representatives and the rights of citizens, particularly those serving in the armed forces.
