Suspect in munitions trafficking detained in Kyiv after explosion
A 52-year-old Kyiv resident has been detained on suspicion of illegally selling ammunition; during a search authorities seized an RPG round, shell fragments and cartridges. The incident is linked to the October 30 explosion at a sorting center.
By Tetiana Suchkova-Ladik
December 9, 2025 · 1 min read
Arrest and search
Police detained a 52-year-old Kyiv resident suspected of unlawfully selling munitions. During a sanctioned search of the suspect’s home, explosive items were seized, including a grenade-launcher round, fragments of munitions and cartridges.
The police identified the seller as a 52-year-old resident of the capital who was selling prohibited explosive items. During a search of his apartment, a grenade-launcher round, parts of munitions and cartridges were seized.
– Kyiv Police
Postal shipment of explosives
The explosion occurred on October 30 at a Ukrposhta sorting center while inspecting a package; five people were injured — postal employees and customs officers.
Earlier, law enforcement detained a 40-year-old resident of Ternopil: according to the investigation, he purchased munitions online, engraved markings on them and sent them in a package that later detonated.
