Fatal Explosions in Kyiv and Kyiv Region Under Police Investigation

Law enforcement officers at the scene of the explosion in the Dniprovskyi District of Kyiv. September 15, 2025. Kyiv Police/Telegram

An explosion occurred in an apartment in the Dniprovskyi District of Kyiv. As a result, two people were killed and another was injured. The capital’s police reported this.

The incident occurred today at around 3:30 p.m. Preliminary data indicate that a grenade detonated inside the premises. Investigators, bomb technicians, canine units, and other services are currently on the scene.

Meanwhile, in the village of Morozivka, Barishivska community in Kyiv region, another explosion occurred: a woman died and another man was hospitalized with injuries. According to preliminary data, an unknown object exploded near a landfill. The investigation is ongoing.

Earlier, information appeared about the detention of a 45-year-old man in the Obolon District of Kyiv, who is suspected of using a grenade among residential buildings. The incident frightened local residents, but there were no casualties among civilians.

Current information and law enforcement actions

This series of events is causing tension among residents: local people are sharing testimonies and footage from the scene. Law enforcement urges to refrain from spreading unverified information and to observe safety measures.

Investigative actions are ongoing: they are gathering evidence, inspecting the premises and surrounding area, and examining multiple versions, including deliberate detonation and an accident. Reports of deaths and injuries are confirmed by the relevant services; all options are being considered.

According to preliminary data, the situation remains under the control of law enforcement, and investigative steps continue to determine the causes and circumstances of the events. Official updates from the relevant services regarding the current status of the victims and the resolution of the situation in the region are expected.