Security Services of Ukraine Investigate Grenade Incident Tied to Local Politician
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has labeled the incident in which several grenades were detonated in the Keretskovsky village council area of the Transcarpathian region a terrorist act. The detonation was linked to a deputy affiliated with the Servant of the People party, according to reports from the National Police and accompanying Telegram channel updates.
The SBU stated that information gathered to date places the event within the framework of a terrorism-related article. The agency is conducting a full investigation into the case, pursuing all legally relevant avenues to determine motive, the sequence of actions, and any involved actors.
Officials emphasized that the responsibility for investigating offenses described as terrorist acts rests with the SBU. In parallel, the police filed a separate case under the statute addressing illegal possession, use, or handling of weapons, ammunition, or explosives, indicating the incident involved unlawful possession and deployment of explosive devices.
In a brief account of the events, it is reported that a member of parliament from Ukraine’s Transcarpathian region departed from a village council meeting after an argument, then returned carrying three grenades and detonated them. Initial assessments indicated multiple injuries with a portion of victims in serious condition, underscoring the severity of the incident and the ongoing response by emergency services and investigators.
Response efforts included coordination among on-scene work specialists, police investigators, explosive ordnance experts, and criminologists who are examining the incident from multiple angles, including the sequence of actions, potential accomplices, and the safety implications for nearby communities. This multidisciplinary approach aims to reconstruct the timeline and ensure accountability under the law.
Contextual notes show similar security concerns that have emerged in different regions, highlighting ongoing efforts to curb violence linked to political actors and improvised explosive devices. Authorities stress that all cases of this nature are treated with the highest priority, with investigators pursuing every credible lead while preserving due process and public safety across the country.