One of two grenades linked to the deadly blast that killed three LA sheriff's detectives is missing, prompting an extensive investigation by the ATF and local authorities. The explosion occurred during handling of the grenades, which were found in a storage unit, and the incident is the deadliest for the department in over 150 years. Authorities are examining the origin of the grenades, potential suspects, and reviewing safety protocols, with a final report expected in about 45 days.
An inert grenade was found in the back seat of an Uber in Times Square, with the NYPD bomb squad struggling to reach it due to anti-Israel protesters blocking traffic. The driver reported the explosive, and police established a security perimeter, closing off vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Several protesters were arrested for obstructing the police vehicle's path. The grenade was believed to be inert, and the situation is still developing.
Times Square was evacuated after a grenade was found in the back of an Uber in Midtown Manhattan, with anti-Israel protestors blocking NYPD from reaching the device. The driver discovered the explosive after dropping off a passenger and alerted the police, who eventually established a security perimeter around the vehicle. Thousands of protestors had been marching through New York City as part of a 'global day of action' opposing the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, leading to several arrests by the NYPD.
A grenade was found taped to a pole near the Satmar Shul synagogue in Lakewood, New Jersey. The device was determined to be inert and nonexplosive, and there is no danger to the public. An ongoing investigation is underway, and anyone with information is urged to contact the authorities.
An aide to Ukraine's military chief was killed when a live grenade, received as a birthday gift, was detonated by his 13-year-old son. Major Gennadiy Chastyakov had received a box containing several "Western model" grenades from a colleague. As Chastyakov took the grenade from his son, the ring was pulled out, causing it to explode. The son was seriously injured, and five more unexploded grenades were found in the apartment. The incident is being treated as an accident, but an investigation is ongoing.
A top aide to the commander of Ukraine's military, Maj. Henadiy Chastyakov, was killed and his 13-year-old son was injured when a colleague presented him with six grenades as a birthday gift. Chastyakov was showing off the grenades at home when his son took one and accidentally triggered an explosion. The incident, described as a tragic accident by Ukraine's interior minister, is currently under investigation. This comes just days after a Russian missile struck a Ukrainian brigade ceremony, killing 19 soldiers.
A top aide to the commander of Ukraine's military, Maj. Hennadii Chastiakov, was killed in a tragic accident when a grenade given to him as a birthday gift exploded. Chastiakov's 13-year-old son was also injured in the incident. The officer was showing off the grenades to his family when his son accidentally twisted the ring of one, prompting Chastiakov to take it from him and trigger the explosion. This comes just days after a Russian missile struck a Ukrainian brigade ceremony, killing 19 soldiers. Investigations are underway in both incidents.
Major Hennadiy Chastiakov, a close adviser to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, was killed and his son seriously injured when a grenade he had received as a birthday gift exploded. Initial reports suggesting an assassination attempt from Russia were dismissed by Ukrainian law enforcement, who deemed it a "tragic accident." The deadly device was one of six grenades given to Chastiakov in a wooden box along with a bottle of whiskey. The investigation is ongoing, but there is currently no evidence of foul play.
A close adviser to the commander-in-chief of Ukraine's army, Major Gennadiy Chastiakov, was killed on his birthday after a grenade among his gifts exploded. Initially suspected as an assassination, it was later revealed that Chastiakov had been showing his son a box with grenades inside when the tragic explosion occurred. The police identified a fellow soldier who gave the gift and seized two similar grenades. Chastiakov's wife mentioned that the grenade was in a gift bag, and some reports suggested that the real grenade was among novelty gifts shaped like grenades. The incident is under investigation.
An Indiana man died and his two children were injured after a grenade found in their grandfather's belongings detonated. The family was going through their grandfather's belongings when they found the explosive device and someone reportedly pulled the pin, causing it to detonate. The investigation is ongoing. The FBI warns that some military veterans brought back explosives as souvenirs from past wars, and anyone who finds a grenade or other explosive ordnance should move away from the device and call 911 immediately.
Footage of a grenade being dropped on what appears to be Russian troops by a Ukrainian drone is circulating online. The video shows a grenade being launched at a group of soldiers, described as Russian troops "huddled next to their vehicle." Newsweek could not independently verify the source or the provenance of the video. In an operational update on Monday morning, Ukraine's General Staff said Russian forces had launched 26 air strikes and four missile strikes on Ukrainian territory overnight.
