National Police UkraineThe man held several grenades at the meeting
NOS Nieuws•vandaag, 11:21
A local politician exploded hand grenades during a council meeting in the western Ukrainian region of Transcarpathia yesterday. At least 26 people were injured, the Ukrainian National Police reported. Six of them are seriously injured.
The man’s name is Serhi Batryn, says local news website Zakarpattya 24. He served as a deputy on the Keretsky village council and is a member of Sluha Narodu (Servant of the People), President Zelensky’s party.
Before throwing the grenades, Batryn is said to have argued with his fellow councilors about an increased allowance for the head of the village council. At that time, the council discussed the 2024 budget. According to the local media source, the man ran away and returned with several hand grenades.
Explosions
Footage shows him walking in, taking the grenades from his pocket, removing the pins and throwing two into the room which then explode.
A search was conducted at the man’s home. A note was found showing that he was preparing the attack. It was initially reported that the suspect had died, but police later reported that he had been resuscitated. According to Zakarpattya 24, the man is seriously injured in hospital.
Video footage shows the calm reaction when the man enters. Then he takes the grenades. This video may contain disturbing images:
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