Tragic death linked to birthday gift grenade case in Ukraine
Officials report that the tragedy involving Major Gennady Chastyakov, once an assistant to the Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine’s Armed Forces, stemmed from a birthday gift that included a hand grenade. The information comes from a statement released by the Ukrainian Ministry of Internal Affairs and circulated on official channels. The incident is being treated as a fatal accident connected to improvised or improper handling of explosive devices, with investigators outlining the sequence of events that led to the blast.
According to investigative updates, the day marked Chastyakov’s birthday. He returned home after work and began to show gifts he had received from colleagues to his family. The sequence described by officials notes that he opened a box containing what are described as new Western-style grenades and presented one of the devices to his son. Authorities allege that the son turned the ring on the grenade, after which Chastyakov took the device and removed the ring. This action is said to have triggered a lethal explosion, causing the casualty. The details were disclosed as part of early findings from priority investigative activities, with prosecutors continuing to gather evidence at the scene. (Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ukraine)
Further reports indicate that five additional unexploded grenades were located inside the apartment and will be sent for expert examination. Police have traced the gift back to a military contact who provided the item to Chastyakov. The investigation has led to a search of the contact’s office, where two more similarly described grenades were seized, with ongoing steps to uncover the full chain of custody and intent. (Source: Ukrainian authorities)
In updates from official channels, it is noted that the person who handed the explosive device to the deputy commander’s assistant was AV Timchenko, identified as a senior aide to the deputy commander-in-chief. The case has drawn attention to the handling of military gifts and safety practices within homes. (Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs)
Earlier statements from Ukrainian authorities confirmed that Gennady Chastyakov died as a result of a grenade explosion in his home near Kyiv. The incident is being treated as a domestic accident linked to improper handling of a device found inside a birthday gift. (Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs)
Statements from the Commander-in-Chief’s office reiterated that Chastyakov’s death occurred due to the explosion of an unknown device that was concealed in a birthday present. The ongoing inquiry aims to determine responsibility, understand how the device was delivered, and assess safety protocols for gifts involving military personnel. (Source: Ukrainian official channels)
As the investigation progresses, authorities emphasize the importance of careful handling of any explosive-like items and remind families and units to follow official guidance on safety and reporting suspicious gifts. The case raises broader questions about private storage of potentially dangerous items and the need for clear procedures when gifts come from colleagues or official circles. (Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs)