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Body of border guard was found in Volyn, with weapon nearby, - State Bureau of Investigation. PHOTO

A pre-trial investigation has been launched into the death of a State Border Guard Service serviceman who was on duty at the state border.

This was reported by the State Bureau of Investigation, Censor.NET reports.

Body of border guard found in Volyn

As noted, on 2 September, around 11:00, the body of a border guard without signs of life was found in the village of Rivne. The deceased was holding a regular weapon.

"After a report to the 102 line, SBI investigators, together with the National Police, went to the scene and conducted priority investigative and search operations: inspected the scene, interviewed witnesses, and seized items that could serve as evidence in criminal proceedings," the statement said.

It is reported that a forensic medical examination and examination of weapons have been ordered.

The incident has been preliminarily classified under Part 1 of Article 115 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (premeditated murder). Investigators are currently checking all versions, including the possibility of suicide.

The pre-trial investigation is ongoing.