On the night of November 5, 2026, a Ukrainian citizen was found dead in the SOG hotel in Trenčín, Slovakia, with stab wounds. Preliminary reports indicate that the man sustained two stab wounds to the heart and abdomen, leading to his death from acute internal bleeding.
Circumstances of the Incident
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, one Ukrainian citizen has been detained on suspicion of intentional murder, while another individual present at the scene is being sought. All parties involved in the incident are civilians, and two of them were in Slovakia on a business trip.
Denial of Military Involvement
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry denied reports that the incident involved military personnel from the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Earlier, Slovak and Czech media reported a fight between two military members undergoing training in Slovakia. However, officials from the Ministry clarified that these individuals are not servicemen of the Ukrainian Defense Forces. The Ministry urged the public not to spread misinformation.
Government Response
Ukrainian Air Force representative Yuriy Ignat also confirmed that Ukrainian military personnel are not undergoing training in Slovakia, and there is no other Ukrainian aviation personnel present there. This emphasizes the importance of accuracy in information regarding incidents involving Ukrainians abroad.