14 February 2026

Explosives found in businessman's car in Odesa

(PHOTO: National Police in Odesa region)

Police investigators in Odesa have opened proceedings over a death threat and illegal handling of weapons following the discovery of explosives in the car of one of the city's bombers.

The fact that explosives were found in the businessman's car was reported by eyewitnesses on social media, and confirmed by the police.

The incident took place on Pedagogichna Street. The businessman himself reported to the police about the explosives he found in his car. The police arrived at the scene and found a fuse from a hand grenade in the car's exhaust pipe.

The police are currently searching for those involved. If the perpetrators are found and proven guilty in court, they will face up to seven years in prison.

Кирило Бойко

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