An explosion occurs in a shopping centre building in Odesa

An explosion occurs in the shopping centre building in Odesa: one person is killed and one wounded

An explosion has occurred in the building of a territorial recruitment centre in Odesa, the regional police reported. According to preliminary information, one person was killed, more one person wounded.

The incident occurred in the premises of the shopping centre and joint venture, after which bomb squads, rescuers and medics immediately arrived at the scene.

Preliminary findings of the investigation

The police clarify that one of the main versions is, one of the mobilised persons detonated a hand grenade.

Official comments and qualification of the incident will be made public after the completion of the initial investigative actions.

Context.

After the explosion, part of the building was cordoned off, evacuations and inspections are underway. Law enforcement officers are collecting evidence and working to establish all the circumstances of the incident.