Teenager Killed, Two Hurt in Khimki Courtyard Explosion Near Moscow

Overview

• The explosion occurred on December 20 in the courtyard of a residential house in Khimki’s Skhodnya area on Banniy Lane, according to officials.
• One teenager died at the scene, while another teenager and a woman sustained injuries, authorities said.
• The regional health ministry reported the two injured were hospitalized, with one in critical condition and the other in moderate condition.
• A spokesman for the Moscow Region interior ministry said the cause is preliminarily linked to mishandling of a household explosive object, and the assessment may change as evidence is reviewed.
• Police and emergency services are conducting an investigation, following earlier reports that initially described an unidentified explosive device.