In Kyiv, there was an explosion due to the disposal of a cluster munition – police

The explosion that occurred in the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kyiv was caused by the controlled neutralization of an enemy munition.

This is reported with reference to the Telegram channel of the Kyiv police.

During the inspection of a building damaged as a result of the shelling on June 17, a representative of the municipal enterprise found an explosive object in the elevator shaft.

"Specialists from the explosive ordnance disposal service of the capital’s police promptly arrived at the scene and removed the cluster munition. Considering that this type of weapon is extremely dangerous during transportation, the police destroyed it by controlled detonation in a park area while adhering to all safety standards," the police add.