A man was injured in a grenade explosion in Khmelnytskyi

The incident occurred on November 8 at approximately 3:20 p.m. in the Rakove neighborhood. 

According to preliminary police reports, the ammunition exploded in the man’s hand, causing him to sustain injuries.

 Law enforcement officers who arrived at the scene provided first aid to the victim. An investigative team is currently determining the circumstances of the explosion.

Source: Khmelnytskyi Regional Police

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