A man was detained in Poltava for throwing a hand grenade in the street

Incident in Poltava

According to Главком: On January 2, an incident occurred in Poltava when a man threw a hand grenade on Mykhailo Hrushevskyi Street. As a result of the explosion, several vehicles were damaged; however, there were no casualties among civilians. The police promptly responded to the incident and detained the offender, who turned out to be a local resident born in 1990.

Legal consequences

The man was detained under Article 208 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine. A criminal proceeding has been opened under part 4 of Article 296 (hooliganism) and part 1 of Article 263 (illegal handling of weapons) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. At the moment, law enforcement officers are working to clarify the reasons and circumstances of the incident to establish all the details.

The investigation continues, and the police urge citizens to be cautious and report any suspicious activities.

This incident highlights the importance of maintaining law and order and safety in public places. - Police of Ukraine

The police continue the investigation to clarify the reasons for this act and prevent similar cases in the future. The public is also urged to remain vigilant and actively cooperate with law enforcement to ensure safety in the city.