SBU classifies Odesa car explosion as attempted terrorist attack

SBU classifies Odesa car explosion as attempted terrorist attack

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The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has classified the July 5 car explosion in Odesa's Kyivskyi district as an attempted terrorist attack.

According to the SBU's regional office in Odesa, the blast occurred in the morning on Varnenska Street, when an Opel vehicle exploded, Ukrinform reports.

A man inside the car was injured and is currently receiving medical assistance.

Investigators and bomb disposal experts are working at the scene. The SBU and the National Police have launched a comprehensive investigation to determine all the circumstances of the incident and identify those involved.

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The case is being investigated under Part 2 of Article 258 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (terrorist attack).

Earlier reports said that the explosion injured one person and caused significant damage to the vehicle.

Photo: SBU

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