Overnight explosion rocks Chernihiv bank

Exposion in Chernihiv bank
Exposion in Chernihiv bank

An explosion was heard at a Chernihiv bank overnight on May 6, though no casualties were reported, the State Emergency Service said.

A 140 square-meter fire broke out, though rescuers were able to extinguish it within an hour.

The building was partially destroyed in the explosion.

Three cars parked nearby were damaged.

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The explosion was heard around 4:00 a.m. EET on May 6, Chernihiv Oblast Police Department reported.

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Law enforcement has opened an investigation under Article 194, Part 2 of Ukraine's Criminal Code (willful destruction or endangerment of property committed by way of setting fire, explosion, or any other generally dangerous method).

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The culprits face up to ten years in prison.

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