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The recent escalation of grenade-related incidents in Ukraine has raised concerns about public safety and security. In the Kyiv region, police officers responding to a domestic violence call were injured when a man threw a grenade at them. Meanwhile, a grenade explosion in a Khmelnytskyi hotel room wounded a soldier and his wife. The shocking presence of grenades extends to situations involving children discovering explosives, such as a VOG-25P grenade found by a child in the Kyiv region. These events highlight the urgent need for increased security measures and awareness regarding the handling of explosive devices. The consequences of these incidents were felt not only by the injured individuals but also by the broader community, underscoring the impact of such violence on civilian life.

What measures are in place to prevent grenade attacks in Ukraine?

The Ukrainian government is taking steps to improve police training and increase public awareness regarding explosives. Security protocols are being reviewed and enhanced, particularly in areas prone to such incidents, to protect citizens and prevent further attacks. Initiatives include community outreach programs and enhanced surveillance in vulnerable regions.

How are grenade incidents investigated by Ukrainian authorities?

Ukrainian authorities conduct thorough investigations of grenade incidents, involving specialized units trained to handle explosives. These investigations often include crime scene analysis, witness interviews, and collaboration with forensic experts. The goal is to determine the source and motive behind the attacks, ensuring justice for victims and preventing future occurrences.

How common are grenade attacks in Ukrainian regions?

While not everyday occurrences, grenade attacks in Ukraine have risen in frequency, with incidents reported in multiple regions including Kyiv, Khmelnytskyi, and Mykolaiv. These incidents are typically isolated but can cause widespread concern due to their potential for harm and disruption, emphasizing the importance of vigilant law enforcement and public cooperation.

What safety advice is available for civilians in areas experiencing grenade incidents?

Civilians in areas prone to grenade incidents are advised to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity to the authorities immediately. It is crucial to avoid unfamiliar objects and maintain communication with local law enforcement for updates and guidance during such events. Public safety campaigns emphasize the importance of staying informed and prepared, including understanding evacuation protocols if necessary.

What legal consequences do perpetrators of grenade attacks face in Ukraine?

Perpetrators of grenade attacks in Ukraine face severe legal consequences, including criminal charges that may result in long-term imprisonment. The legal system treats these acts as serious crimes due to their potential for mass harm, reflecting the intent to deter such violence through strict penalties, as outlined in Ukrainian criminal law.

Are military-grade grenades accessible to civilians in Ukraine?

Military-grade grenades are illegal for civilian possession in Ukraine. Despite this, incidents involving such munitions occasionally occur, often linked to illegal arms trafficking or remnants from conflict zones. Law enforcement agencies are actively working to curb these activities through stricter control measures and enforcement of arms regulations to prevent unauthorized access by civilians.

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In Cherkasy, a man threatens to detonate grenades under a bridge Man threatens to detonate grenades under bridge in Cherkasy: negotiations underway. PHOTOS On the morning of August 5, an unknown man threatened to detonate two grenades under a bridge on Khimikiv Avenue in Cherkasy. 5 847 19 Previously in trend: Explosion of grenade

A grenade exploded in an apartment in Ternopil on 25 July Grenade explodes in Ternopil apartment building, killing two. PHOTO An F-1 hand grenade exploded in an apartment in Ternopil on the afternoon of July 25, resulting in fatalities. 3 843 9 Previously in trend: Explosion of grenade

attack Man threw grenade at police officers who responded to call in Kyiv region: five law enforcement officers were injured, attacker was killed. PHOTOS In the Kyiv region, a man threw a grenade at police officers who had responded to a call about domestic violence. Five law enforcement officers were injured, and the attacker himself was killed. 9 533 68 Previously in trend: attack on police officers

Grenade explodes in hotel in Khmelnytskyi region Grenade explodes in hotel in Khmelnytskyi region: soldier and his wife are wounded On June 30, an explosion occurred in a hotel room in Derazhne, Khmelnytsky region. It is likely that a grenade detonated. A soldier and his wife were injured in the explosion. 2 475 15 Previously in trend: Explosion of grenade

VOG25P grenade Child finds VOG-25P grenade during walk in Kyiv region – SES. PHOTO In the village of Ozera, Bucha district, Kyiv region, a child found a grenade while walking on a private plot of land. 3 334 6

A grenade explodes in Skvyra Grenade explosion in Mykolaiv region: one killed, three wounded On 9 June, a grenade exploded in the Radsadiv community of Mykolaiv district, killing a 64-year-old local resident. 1 134 3 Previously in trend: Explosion of grenade

Kadyrovite fires a grenade launcher Kadyrovite fires grenade launcher in direction of the Russian Orthodox Church in Sudzha, Kursk region. VIDEO A video has been published online showing a Kadyrovite from the "Akhmat" unit in the Russian town of Suzha in the Kursk region shooting a grenade launcher for fun. 10 874 26 Previously in trend: Is Russia for Russians?

In Kyiv, foreigners with a grenade forced a passer-by to transfer 5,000 hryvnias Threatening with grenade, they forced passer-by to transfer 5,000 hryvnias: two foreigners detained in Kyiv, - National Police. PHOTOS In Kyiv, two foreigners threatened a 34-year-old passer-by with a grenade and forced him to transfer UAH 5,000 to their bank card. 4 070 30 Previously in trend: financial fraud

Explosion near residential building in Kyiv’s Obolon: what is known Unknown individual throws grenade from apartment window in Kyiv’s Obolon – police investigating Law enforcement officers are investigating the circumstances of an explosion near a residential building in Kyiv’s Obolonskyi district on the evening of May 27. 2 035 3 Previously in trend: Explosion in Kyiv Explosion of grenade

In Mykolaiv region, woman detonated grenade in her neighbours’ yard She exploded grenade in neighbours’ yard in Mykolaiv region: woman and three-year-old child killed - National Police. PHOTOS In Mykolaiv region, the death toll from a grenade explosion has risen - a 41-year-old woman who brought the munition to her neighbours died. 5 198 10 Previously in trend: Explosion of grenade

A man was detained in Ternopil region for attempting to sell grenades Man detained in Ternopil region for attempting to sell combat grenades and fuzes. PHOTO In Borshchiv, Ternopil region, law enforcement officers detained a resident of Khmelnytskyi region for attempting to sell two combat grenades and fuses. 789 3 Previously in trend: Illegal arms trafficking

grenade Grenade explosion in Chernihiv region store leaves one dead – National Police An explosion occurred in a store in the Chernihiv region, resulting in one fatality. 2 097 7

In Zaporizhzhia, man threw grenade during document check Man threw grenade at TCR and police during document check: National Police detains man in Zaporizhzhia. PHOTOS In the Shevchenkivskyi district of Zaporizhzhia, a 44-year-old man threw a strikeball grenade and shot upwards during the check of documents of citizens of military age. 6 203 34 Previously in trend: Attack on the TCR

Police seize ammunition found by citizens in forest belt near Poltava 58 hand grenades of various types, mines, including anti-tank mines, anti-tank grenade launcher and more than 1,600 rounds of ammunition found in forest belt in Poltava region. PHOTOS A grenade launcher, mines and hand grenades were found in the woods near Poltava. The discovery was reported by a local resident. 6 363 9

На Чернігівщині підірвали гранату в будинку Three people injured in Chernihiv region as result of grenade explosion Two women and a man were injured in a grenade explosion in a private house in the Bobrovytsia community in Chernihiv region. 752 2

окупант кинув гранату біля себе Occupier ineptly threw grenade in battle and it exploded next to him. VIDEO The occupier decided to throw a grenade at Ukrainian soldiers on the battlefield, but did so in such a way that the ammunition exploded next to him. 19 655 26 Previously in trend: War

граната Man sets off grenade in yard of multi-storey building in Poltava region, three wounded - National Police In Hrebinka, Poltava region, a man sets off a grenade in the courtyard of a multi-storey building. There are victims. 2 715 14

Ручні гранати українського виробництва Ukrainian-made hand grenades are authorized for use in army, - Ministry of Defense. PHOTOS The Ministry of Defence has codified and authorised the use of a defensive fragmentation grenade and a remote-action hand-held offensive grenade in the armed forces. 8 111 10

У Лубнах на Полтавщині чоловік підірвав гранату біля супермаркету Man set off grenade at entrance to shop in Lubny, Poltava region: He died, 3 people were wounded. VIDEO (updated) On the evening of 8 September, a man set off a grenade near the front door of a supermarket in Lubny, Poltava region. 10 907 32

граната,вибух,рейтарська Moment of explosion of training grenade in cafe on Reitarska Street in Kyiv. VIDEO A video recording of the moment of the explosion of a training grenade in a cafe in Kyiv was published online. 8 439 21

трактор підірвався на гранаті на Київщині Tractor explodes on grenade in Kyiv region - National Police. PHOTO In the Kyiv region, agricultural machinery was recently blown up by an unknown explosive device on the territory of the Baryshiv community. 3 656 1

граната 48-year-old man sets off grenade in Kherson: one person is killed, five injured On July 31, in Kherson, a 48-year-old man threw a grenade at a playground near a store where people were resting. 4 598 12

У Луцьку чоловік з вікна авто кинув гранату в людей, є постраждалі In Lutsk, man throws grenade at people from car window, injures some. VIDEO+PHOTOS On the evening of 7 July, an unknown man threw a grenade at people from a car window on Kovelska Street in Lutsk. The explosion of the ammunition caused injuries. 17 326 68

Вибух гранати на Київщині In Kyiv region, man sets off grenade on street: He wounded himself and another passerby - regional police. PHOTOS On 17 June, a man set off a grenade on the street in Skvyra community of Kyiv region. The explosion injured a passerby and the attacker himself. 4 543 17

граната,окупант Grenade hit occupier in forehead. VIDEO A drone operator of the 12th National Guard Brigade dropped a grenade directly into the occupier’s forehead during an attack on the enemy near the village of Terny in Kharkiv region. 21 082 19 Previously in trend: War

окупант Occupier deliberately throws grenade launcher on ground, it detonates and kills Russian. VIDEO A video was posted online showing the occupier dying from the detonation of his grenade launcher, which was deliberately thrown to the ground. 28 018 52 Previously in trend: War

запоріжжя Police find package with 10 combat grenades near educational institution in Zaporizhzhia. VIDEO In Zaporizhzhia, law enforcement officers found a package with 10 combat grenades near a school. 3 884 26 Incidents

закарпаття SSU reclassifies case of grenade attack in Zakarpattia village council. Defendant faces life imprisonment After reclassification of the case, the deputy who exploded grenades in the village council in Zakarpattia may be sentenced to life imprisonment 5 356 40 Incidents

граната,зброя,хімічна,рг-во Ruscists start using new type of grenades with poisonous substances at frontline In December 2023, the use of a new type of RG-VO grenade with a suffocating effect was first recorded at the front by Russian invaders. 5 430 18 Previously in trend: War

дніпро,гарната Police detain man in Dnipro who threatened to detonate grenade in presence of children. PHOTOS A man who threatened to detonate a grenade in a house with his young children was detained during a police special operation in Dnipro. 1 469 3 Society

граната Citizen detonated grenade in Kropyvnytskyi - he was detained, there were no casualties - Regional Military Administration The explosion in Kropyvnytskyi was caused by a grenade, the violator was detained, no one was injured. 3 562 9 Incidents

поліція After explosion in village council in Zakarpattia region, security measures in public institutions will be strengthened Following the explosion of grenades in the Keretsky village council in Zakarpattia region, security measures in public institutions, including educational institutions, are planned to be strengthened. 2 182 34 Incidents

закарпаття Minister Klymenko: Deputy who exploded grenades at meeting of district council in Zakarpattia left note In Zakarpattia, a local deputy who blew up several grenades in the building of the Keretsky village council left a note before doing that. 20 150 46 Incidents

війна Occupiers got drunk in dugout and blew themselves up with grenade: "Arm was torn off, we are taking out four bodies one by one!". VIDEO 18+ Despite the ban on alcohol and drugs, the Russian invaders got drunk in the dugout. A grenade exploded in the hands of one drunken occupier. As a result, some were killed, others lost an arm or fingers. 29 208 72 Previously in trend: War

геннадій,частяков Death of Zaluzhnyi’s assistant Chastiakov: Officer Timchenko was imposed measure of restraint in form of personal recognisance The court imposed a preventive measure of personal commitment on Oleh Timchenko, an officer from the staff of the Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief, who gave grenades to Zaluzhnyi’s aide Hennadii Chastiakov, which later led to his death. 4 489 18 Society

граната,київ Man killed by grenade explosion in Podil district of Kyiv On 4 December, a grenade exploded in a private house in the Podil district of Kyiv. The owner of the house was killed in the explosion. 3 929 38 Incidents

геннадій,частяков Death of Zaluzhnyi’s assistant Chastiakov: SBI filed appeal against decision on restraint measure for officer Timchenko The State Bureau of Investigation and the Prosecutor’s Office filed an appeal against the court’s decision on a measure of restraint to the officer who presented grenades to Hennadii Chatiakov, an assistant to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valerii Zaluzhnyi. 4 885 11 Society

частяков Death of Zaluzhnyi’s assistant Chastiakov: more than ten witnesses gave evidence - SBI In the case of the death of the assistant to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Hennadii Chatiakov, more than 10 people are witnesses, they have already given evidence. 18 035 124 Society

частяков Death of Zaluzhnyi’s assistant Chastiakov: prosecutor’s office will appeal court’s decision to refuse measure of restraint to Timchenko The Special Prosecutor’s Office will appeal against the court’s decision to refuse to choose a measure of restraint for an officer from the office of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleh Timchenko, who presented grenades to Zaluzhnyi’s assistant Hennadii Chastiakov. 5 232 36 Society

частяков Court left without preventive measure the officer who presented grenades to Zaluzhnyi’s assistant Chastiakov, - media The Pecherskyi District Court of Kyiv released the officer from the staff of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Colonel Andrii Timchenko, who gave grenades, one of which exploded, to Hennadii Chastiakov, the assistant of Valerii Zaluzhnyi, without preventive measures. 13 995 115 Incidents

частяков Officer who presented grenades to Zaluzhnyi’s assistant Chastiakov was notified of suspicion - SBI An officer from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, who presented grenades to Valerii Zaluzhnyi’s assistant Hennadii Chatiakov, was notified of suspicion. 11 642 195 Incidents

геннадій,частяков Investigation is considering four versions of death of Zaluzhnyi’s assistant Chastiakov, main one is accident -SBI Currently, the investigation is considering 4 versions of the death of Major Hennadii Chatiakov, assistant to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valerii Zaluzhnyi. 5 983 51 War in Ukraine

частяков Special Prosecutor’s Office of Central Region has launched investigation into death of Zaluzhnyi’s assistant Chastiakov. PHOTO Under the procedural guidance of the Kyiv Specialized Defense Prosecutor’s Office of the Central Region, procedural guidance is being carried out in criminal proceedings on the death of the Assistant Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Major Hennadii Chatiakov. 13 823 142 Incidents

геннадій,частяков Klymenko: Police searched house of soldier who gave grenade to Zaluzhnyi’s deceased assistant Chastiakov The police searched the home of a serviceman who presented Zaluzhnyi’s assistant, Major Hennadii Chastiakov, with a grenade that exploded during a birthday celebration. 26 172 130 Society

граната Zaluzhnyi’s assistant Chastiakov died due to explosion of donated grenade - Klymenko Major Hennadii Chastiakov died during the celebration of his birthday, when he pulled out the ring of a presented grenade. 28 596 235 Society

геннадій,частяков Zaluzhnyi’s assistant Chastiakov was killed by grenade explosion at his home near Kyiv As a result of a grenade explosion in the Chaiky village in the Kyiv region, Major Hennadii Chastiakov was killed. 59 853 376 Society

граната,воронеж Three Russian occupiers committed suicide in Voronezh region while trying to dismantle grenade. VIDEO&PHOTOS On 16 September, information about the self-destruction of three Russian occupiers in the Voronezh region of Russia appeared online. 18 410 69 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

окупант,всьо Occupier tries in vain to save himself from grenade, covering his face with his hands. VIDEO The enemy soldier tried to protect himself from the grenade by covering his face with his hands. 18 659 40 Previously in trend: War

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