Five missing after uncontrolled detonation at Khmelnytskyi military depot, sabotage suspected
State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is examining two main theories of the uncontrolled ammo detonation at a military site in Khmelnytskyi — improper handling or sabotage — with five soldiers still missing, officials reported on Aug. 4.
An uncontrolled explosion at a military depot in Khmelnytskyi resulted in the deaths of five soldiers and injuries to eight others, with authorities suspecting sabotage. The incident occurred on July 31, around 11:55 a.m., as soldiers were unloading ammunition at a warehouse. Preliminary investigations suggest potential safety protocol breaches during ammunition transport or unloading may have led to the blast and chain reaction.
Forensic tests are being conducted to identify the deceased, and investigators have questioned military personnel involved. A specialized commission will be formed to clear the site of explosive hazards. The case falls under Part 2 of Article 414 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, with pre-trial investigation ongoing.
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