Chernihiv police and explosives experts have determined the nature of the explosion at the "ATB" supermarket

Chernihiv police and explosives experts have determined the nature of the explosion at the "ATB" supermarket

Explosion in the «ATB» supermarket in Chernihiv, according to preliminary data, occurred during the repelling of an enemy attack on the city. The explosive device pierced the roof of the building and exploded on the floor.

This is reported by the police of the Chernihiv region and the press service of «ATB» in Facebook.

«It has been preliminarily established that the explosion in the supermarket occurred during the repelling of an enemy attack on Chernihiv. Investigative actions are currently underway», — stated by law enforcement agencies.

The «ATB» press service reported that after arriving at the scene, the investigative-operational group, patrol police, explosives experts, and criminologists preliminarily established the cause of the explosion.

«The cause was a small dangerous object that fell during the repelling of an enemy drone attack on Chernihiv, pierced the store’s roof, and detonated on the floor», — stated in the statement.

Experts are still clarifying the exact nature of the object, but according to preliminary data, it had a small explosive power.

As of now, the situation is fully under control, and the supermarket’s trading hall has been inspected.