Car explosion in Kyiv is classified as a terrorist attack – prosecutor's office

The car explosion in Obolon district of Kyiv on January 4 is classified as a terrorist act. About it reported at the Kyiv City Prosecutor's Office.

The explosion occurred in the yard of a residential building on Heroiv Dnipra Street when a car trunk was opened. A soldier sustained shrapnel wounds, while a woman who was near the car was not injured.

Law enforcement officers launched a pre-trial investigation into the fact of a terrorist act, i.e., an explosion or other actions that endangered human life or health. The sanction of the article provides for imprisonment for up to 10 years.

• The incident took place january 4. At that time, it was reported that there were victims after the explosion. Police, dog handlers and other services arrived at the scene.