Main points
- A 44-year-old Kyiv resident was trying to cross the border with his 80-year-old wife, who turned out to be his mother-in-law.
- Their “love” story turned out to be an attempt at illegal departure that was not destined to come true.
Man marries 80-year-old mother-in-law / Photo by State Statistical Service of Ukraine
A 44-year-old man and his 80-year-old wife attempted to cross the Ukrainian border at the “Mohyliv-Podilskyi” checkpoint. Both are from Kyiv and have disabilities, but their accounts of their love story were somewhat inconsistent.
The State Border Guard Service provided more details about the Kyiv resident's decision to marry his mother-in-law.
What is known about this unusual love story?
During their conversation with the border guards, the couple tried to convince them of the sincerity of their feelings, despite the age difference. However, their story “fell apart.”
The man and woman were confused in their answers, unable to clearly describe the details of their life together. As it later turned out, the woman is actually the mother of the man's common-law wife, who is abroad.
“Love without age limits” turned out to be a legend for attempting illegal exit,
– noted the State Statistical Service of Ukraine.
They also clarified that the couple was denied passage across the state border, and a report of signs of a criminal offense was sent to the police.
How often do attempts to illegally cross the border occur?
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During a joint operation, law enforcement agencies from several structures stopped three attempts to illegally transport men of military age outside Ukraine.
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The State Border Guard Service also reported that since the start of the full-scale war, more than 70 men have died trying to cross the border illegally, most often while crossing rivers. Although the overall number of such attempts has decreased, violators continue to be detained daily.
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Border guards say conscripts regularly try to leave illegally, especially in the western regions. During the tourist season, many of them disguise themselves as travelers to avoid checks.