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Dnipropetrovsk governor reports 'war crime:' One killed, three injured in explosion in Pishchanka

In the village of Pishchanka in Dnipropetrovsk region, one person was killed and 11 others were wounded as a result of an explosion, according to a Telegram post by Head of the regional military administration Oleksandr Hanzha.

Dnipropetrovsk governor reports 'war crime:' One killed, three injured in explosion in Pishchanka

In the village of Pishchanka within Dnipropetrovsk region, a tragic explosion resulted in one fatality and 11 individuals sustaining injuries, according to a Telegram update from Oleksandr Hanzha, the Head of the regional military administration. Hanzha, without explicitly stating the cause, labeled the incident a war crime.

Hanzha is currently on the ground in Pishchanka, in Samarivsky district, at the epicenter of the explosion. The explosion has destroyed three private residences and caused damage to a further 15. In response, residents have been evacuated from the immediate area.

The immediate priority, as per Hanzha, is to meticulously document the extent of the damage and provide necessary assistance to those affected. He has directed local authorities to expedite the cleanup process and law enforcement to ensure order, secure remaining property, and document the war crime.

A mobile police command center is operational in Pishchanka to accept reports from individuals about damaged property. Access to the hazardous zone is restricted. On-site, investigators, forensic experts, and all necessary services are present to aid in the investigation.

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