Local police officer wounded in explosive incident in Kyiv Oblast

12 May 2024, 12:15 PM

Explosion was heard in the city center of Brovary, Kyiv Oblast, injuring two people, including a police officer, reported city mayor Ihor Sapozhko on Facebook on May 11.

An explosion occurred at 8:40 p.m. EET on Nezalezhnosti Boulevard.

Law enforcement officers were responding to a call about vandalism when the suspect attempted to flee, according to regional police. During the pursuit, the suspect threw a hand grenade toward an officer, injuring both the officer and himself.

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