Summary
Ukrainian authorities stated that an explosion in Bucha, near Kyiv, which injured two police officers, was a "terrorist attack." A 21-year-old local man was arrested and charged with terrorism, after being allegedly recruited online to plant the explosives.
Key Facts
- Two police officers were injured in explosions in Bucha, close to Kyiv.
- The explosions happened on a residential street, one after the other.
- Ukrainian police arrested a 21-year-old man who they claim was hired online for the attack.
- The suspect reportedly used the online game World of Tanks to communicate with recruiters.
- The man claimed he was threatened into participating, fearing harm to his mother.
- The Ukrainian security service labeled the suspect a "Russian agent," though police have not confirmed any Russian involvement.
- The suspect is now charged with terrorism.
- Similar incidents have occurred in Ukraine this year, including attacks in Lviv and Mykolayiv.
