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Police officers injured in terrorist attack near Kyiv, authorities say

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Police officers injured in terrorist attack near Kyiv, authorities say
Illustrative purposes only: Logo of the Ukrainian police (the inscription "Police" in Ukrainian) on a policeman's uniform. (Getty Images)

Editor's note: This is a developing story and is being updated.

Two law enforcement officers were reported injured in explosions near a residential building in Bucha early on March 23, which police have described as a "terrorist attack."

An unidentified object exploded in the street near the building in the town on Kyiv's outskirts, shattering windows.

After receiving a report from the building's resident at 5:35 a.m. local time, police officers, first responders, and explosives experts were dispatched to the scene.

"During the response at the scene, a second explosion occurred," the regional police department said.

Two law enforcement officers were hospitalized with moderate injuries, the Kyiv Regional Military Administration reported, noting that their lives are not in danger.

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Martin Fornusek is a reporter for the Kyiv Independent, specializing in international and regional politics, history, and disinformation. Based in Lviv, Martin often reports on international politics, with a focus on analyzing developments related to Ukraine and Russia. His career in journalism began in 2021 after graduating from Masaryk University in Brno, Czechia, earning a Master's degree in Conflict and Democracy Studies. Martin has been invited to speak on Times Radio, France 24, Czech Television, and Radio Free Europe. He speaks English, Czech, and Ukrainian.

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