Explosion in a high-rise building in the capital: preliminarily, an unknown explosive device detonated, proceedings initiated
Kyiv • UNN
An explosion occurred in the Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv, preliminarily, as a result of the detonation of an unknown explosive device. A 41-year-old man died, and his 65-year-old father was injured.
On Wednesday evening, October 8, an explosion occurred in the Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv, presumably due to the detonation of an unknown explosive device. The Sviatoshynskyi police department's investigative unit has initiated criminal proceedings regarding this incident. This was reported by the Main Directorate of the National Police in Kyiv, as conveyed by UNN.
Details
According to the police, a 41-year-old man died and his 65-year-old father, the homeowner, was injured as a result of the explosion. According to preliminary data, the explosion occurred due to the detonation of an unknown explosive device.
Regarding this incident, the investigative department of the Sviatoshynskyi police department has initiated criminal proceedings under two articles of the Criminal Code - Part 1 of Article 115 - intentional murder and Part 1 of Article 263 - illegal handling of weapons and ammunition. Investigators, forensic experts, and explosive ordnance disposal specialists continue to work at the scene
Recall
An explosion occurred in a high-rise building in the Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv. One person died, another was injured, and the circumstances of the incident are being investigated.