The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has classified the explosion at the police building in Odesa region as an attempted terrorist attack and opened a criminal investigation.
According to Ukrinform, the SSU Office in Odesa region reported this on Facebook.
According to investigators, the explosion occurred at about 6 p.m. today after a woman entered the police department with a package that could have contained explosives.
The woman was killed. Three police officers were slightly injured. They were provided with medical assistance.
SSU investigators are inspecting the scene. Together with the National Police, comprehensive measures are being taken to establish all the circumstances of the explosion and identify the persons involved.
The pre-trial investigation is being conducted under Article 258 of the Criminal Code (terrorist act).
As Ukrinform reported, an explosion occurred in the police building in Bilyayivka, Odesa district, killing a woman.
Photo: SSU
Source: Explosion at police building in Odesa region: SSU opens terrorist attack case
