Four children injured at Chernihiv ammo expo in grenade launcher accident

That’s according to the Suspilne public broadcaster, Ukrinform reports.

"It was confirmed that a 10-year-old boy was holding an RPG as he pulled the trigger (as a result of which the weapon went off). The boy was stunned by the blast. Now he is in the trauma response center along with his mother and a 12-year-old brother. They are being examined by medics. Another child is in intensive care," the report says.

Later the update clarified that a fourth child also sustained injuries, as well as a number of adults, who requested medical assitance.

As reported earlier, an explosion rang out at an ammunition exhibition outside the Historical Museum in Chernihiv around 13:30 local time. As of 14:00 initial reports claimed two children were injured. It was confirmed that an RPG grenade launcher had exploded.

The inquiry is underway.