An explosion occurred near Rivne: there are casualties
20 April 16:22
An explosion occurred at a facility near Rivne, injuring at least eight people. This was reported by the Rivne Regional Police, according to "Komersant Ukrainian".
What is known about the explosion
According to law enforcement officials, the explosion occurred around 1 p.m. on the premises of a facility whose operations are not related to chemical production.
A fire broke out after the explosion, which rescue workers have already contained.
Currently, eight people are known to have been injured, one of whom is in critical condition. Emergency services and law enforcement officials are working at the scene.
Law enforcement officials are investigating the circumstances of the explosion and determining the legal classification of the incident.
