An explosion occurred near the district military enlistment office in Dnipropetrovsk region.

On Sunday, February 2, an explosion occurred near the building of the district territorial recruitment center and social support in Pavlohrad, Dnipropetrovsk region. This was reported by the press service of the Dnipropetrovsk police.

According to law enforcement, the police received reports of the explosion around 18:40. The explosion occurred near the Pavlohrad RTC and SP, located on Koval Street.

Preliminary information suggests that an unidentified object exploded near the RTC. It is noted that a man was injured as a result of the blast. According to the press service of the Dnipropetrovsk regional RTC and SP, the condition of the injured man is assessed as mild.

“We are cooperating with the police to clarify all the details as quickly as possible. We ask citizens not to spread unverified information, to remain calm, and to wait for official conclusions from the investigation. Any new information will be communicated additionally,” the press service of the RTC reported.

Law enforcement officers are working at the scene. Details of the incident are being clarified.

Attacks on RTC and SP Representatives

It should be noted that this is the second explosion near RTC and SP buildings in two days. On February 1, an explosion occurred near the territorial recruitment center in Rivne, resulting in one death and six injuries.

Earlier, on the night of January 31 to February 1 in Poltava region, a man shot a soldier of the RTC and SP with a shotgun, stole his automatic weapon, and fled with an accomplice who was trying to evade mobilization. The men have already been located and charged with suspicion.

The commander of the Ground Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Mykhailo Drapaty, responded to the murder of the soldier in Poltava region and the explosion at the Rivne regional RTC, calling it a "red line that cannot be crossed" and urging the authorities to take a strong response. According to the commander, without just punishment for those responsible for the attacks, Ukraine will face even more military casualties in the rear.