Breaking News: Ukrainian Couple Arrested for TCI Blast, Face Life Imprisonment
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), in collaboration with the National Police, has detained a husband-and-wife duo who were behind the construction of an explosive device used in a terrorist attack at the Territorial Center for Compulsory Recruitment (TCK) in Dnipro. The attack resulted in the death of one individual and injuries to several others, including two police officers, on December 14, 2024.
The masterminds behind the explosion, a 33-year-old deserter from the Ukrainian army and his 25-year-old wife, were arrested by authorities. Prior to the incident, a 37-year-old Dnipro resident, who had been recruited by Russian special services, was apprehended. The investigation has now revealed that the deserter couple had manufactured the explosive device for the execution of the attack.
The couple was initially enticed by Russian special services through Telegram channels, where they sought financial gain. Following instructions from their handlers, the couple assembled the explosive device, concealed it in a hideout, and conveyed its details to the executor. To avoid suspicion, they brought along their three-year-old child as a guise.
Following the bombing, the couple attempted to evade capture by relocating to a new residence. However, they were eventually apprehended at their new location by law enforcement officials. During the arrest, authorities seized evidence confirming the couple’s involvement in the crime, including instructions from their Russian handlers.
The couple has been charged with terrorist acts and preparation for a criminal offense under the Ukrainian Criminal Code. All three individuals involved in the incident remain in custody and face the possibility of life imprisonment with the confiscation of their property.
The operation was conducted by the SBU in collaboration with the National Police, under the supervision of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Prosecutor’s Office.
