An explosion occurred in the town of Rudky, Sambir District, with police determining the circumstances.
The incident happened around 18:00 when police stopped an Alfa Romeo car for traffic violations. The driver, a 37-year-old resident of one of the district’s villages, took out a grenade and detonated it during the communication with law enforcement officers.
**As a result of the explosion**, the perpetrator sustained injuries and was taken to the hospital. Investigators have opened criminal proceedings on charges of illegal handling of weapons and attempted murder of a law enforcement officer.
The maximum penalty for these charges is imprisonment for a term of nine to fifteen years or life imprisonment. Pre-trial investigation is underway.