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Ukrainian Teen Arrested After Bucha Terror Attack Injures Officers

3/23/2026

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On March 23, 2026, a terrorist attack in Bucha injured two law enforcement officers.
Two improvised explosive devices were detonated by a 21-year-old local resident recruited by Russian intelligence.
The first explosion occurred at 5:35 a.m. near a residential building, followed by a second blast against first responders.
The Security Service of Ukraine detained the suspect shortly after the incident, saying he was contacted through a computer game and blackmailed.

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On March 23, 2026, a terrorist attack in Bucha injured two law enforcement officers.
Two improvised explosive devices were detonated by a 21-year-old local resident recruited by Russian intelligence.
The first explosion occurred at 5:35 a.m. near a residential building, followed by a second blast against first responders.
The Security Service of Ukraine detained the suspect shortly after the incident, saying he was contacted through a computer game and blackmailed.