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title: "Grenade in Podilsk: Soldier AWOL injures teenager during conflict"
description: "In Podilsk, an intoxicated soldier AWOL threw a grenade at teenagers, injuring a 13-year-old boy. The suspect faces up to 7 years in prison for hooliganism with a weapon. The suspect has already been arrested without the right to bail. 💣🚓"
date: 2026-08-03T17:50:00.000Z
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tags: [podilsk, odessa, police, soldier, grenade]
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# Grenade in Podilsk: Soldier AWOL injures teenager during conflict

![Police officer next to patrol car in Podolsk after grenade incident injuring teenager](https://xab.info/media/2026/08/03/granata-v-podolske-voennyj-v-szch-ranil-podrostka/granata-v-podolske-voennyj-v-szch-ranil-podrostka-1.webp)

An incident involving the use of ammunition occurred in Podilsk, Odesa region, resulting in injuries to a minor. A 51-year-old man, who was intoxicated, threw a grenade towards a group of teenagers.

### Incident Details

The events took place near a local educational institution. According to the investigation, the suspect began harassing the children, provoking a fight, and threatening them. Despite warnings from passersby, the man retrieved an explosive device and threw it towards the teenagers.

As a result of the explosion, a 13-year-old boy sustained physical injuries. Medical personnel provided assistance on site, and hospitalization was not required. The final nature of the injuries will be determined by a forensic medical examination. Debris was seized from the scene of the crime, which, according to preliminary findings, belongs to a fragmentation hand grenade.

### Suspect Status

Law enforcement officials determined that the suspect is a serviceman who deserted his military unit. He has been informed of suspicion under Part 4 of Article 296 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (hooliganism involving a weapon or an item prepared in advance to inflict bodily harm).

The penalty for this article provides for imprisonment for a term of 3 to 7 years. The court has remanded the suspect into custody without the right to post bail.

### Context

Recently, a tragedy involving similar weapons occurred in the Kharkiv region: three men died due to careless handling of a grenade while consuming alcohol. In that case, the ammunition was found in a sweater, and the explosion occurred after the safety pin was pulled.