[57926] Explosive device discovered in the heart of Kyiv; bomb disposal units operating on site

Panic in central Kyiv: grenade found on Symon Petliura Street

This morning, May 13, 2026, a security incident was reported on Symon Petliura Street in Kyiv, after a grenade was found in a public space. Bomb disposal units were immediately summoned to the scene to handle the finding.

The channel Труха⚡️Київ, known for its rapid coverage of local events in the Ukrainian capital, reported that "sappers are already on site" after the grenade was discovered on the street. At the same time, the Киевский Движ channel provided further details and noted that the grenade was found inside a trash can on the same street.

As of this hour, law enforcement and bomb disposal units are operating at the scene to neutralize the threat and ensure the safety of residents. So far, no casualties or property damage have been reported as a result of the suspicious object.