SSU and National Police detain man who detonated IED in Dnipro in hot pursuit

The Security Service of Ukraine and the National Police have apprehended in hot pursuit the individual involved in planting and detonating an improvised explosive device near the building of a Territorial Recruitment Center in Dnipro.

In the course of investigative actions, the law enforcement identified that a 37-year-old resident of the region, previously convicted, was involved in the terrorist attack.

The suspect has been taken to a police station. Searches are ongoing at his home, all due investigative actions are carried out.

The court is to decide on a measure of restraint. The detainee will be served a notice of suspicion under Article 258 of the CCU (terrorist act).

Earlier, an explosion in one of Dnipro’s central districts killed a person and injured two policemen. They were taken to the hospital, and doctors are now fighting for their lives.

The pre-trial investigation is ongoing, and all the circumstances and persons involved in this crime are being established.

The culprits will be found and brought to justice.