In a small village in western Ukraine, a council meeting took an unexpected and tragic turn. Afrer a local councillor threw grenades into the meeting room, injuring 26 people.
This shocking event happened on a Friday morning in Keretsky, a village in the Transcarpathian region.
What Happened?
During the Meeting: The council was discussing their 2024 budget and this year’s financial results. They were also voting on whether to give the council chief a bonus.
The Attack: About an hour and a half into the meeting, one councillor, clearly upset about the budget, left the room. He came back a few minutes later, stood by the door, and suddenly pulled out grenades from his jacket.
The Explosion: He tried to get everyone’s attention, saying, “May I, may I?” and then threw the grenades into the crowd. They exploded shortly after.
The Aftermath
Injuries Reported: According to the police, 26 people were hurt, and six of them are in serious condition. There were efforts to save the life of the man who threw the grenades.
No Clear Motive Yet: The police haven’t said why they think this happened. They’re still looking into it.
Background Info
Keretsky: This village, home to about 4,000 people, is not far from the border with Hungary.
Investigation: The Ukrainian police and the SBU security service are treating this as a possible terrorist attack.
