A dramatic and tragic event occurred in Zakarpattia, claiming the lives of two residents of the village of Lalovo in Mukachevo District
During the night of April 15 to 16, a deadly incident took place in a private house involving mishandling of ammunition, which shocked the local community and prompted law enforcement to launch a thorough investigation. It is known that, as a result of accidental or careless handling of an F-1 combat grenade, a 45-year-old man from Lalovo and his 46-year-old relative from Berehove died. According to the relative of the victims, who contacted the police on April 17, a very alarming report was received. She stated that on that day she found the bodies of both men in her brother's house in Lalovo. Preliminary investigations indicate that the tragedy occurred in one of the private residential buildings where both men—relatives—were together. Law enforcement officers, upon arriving at the scene, discovered items that helped investigators trace the circumstances of the tragedy. Among the findings were a lever and a ring with a fuse from the detonator, indicating that the explosion resulted from careless handling of the ammunition. Police quickly examined the surrounding area, questioned residents of neighboring houses, and collected initial statements. It was established that on the evening of April 15, a gathering took place in the house involving drunken men, during which the tragedy could have occurred. Neighbors living nearby reported that late at night they heard a loud explosion around the building. They agree that the sound resembled a bang, but none of them reported the incident to the police at that time, which complicates establishing all the circumstances of the tragedy. Currently, local authorities and law enforcement agencies are conducting investigative actions to clarify all details and motives behind this fatal incident. The investigation is ongoing; law enforcement officials are analyzing seized evidence and interviewing witnesses to determine the exact cause and circumstances of the tragedy. Preliminary data suggest that the cause was either negligence or recklessness in handling a combat grenade, which may have been accidentally or intentionally triggered. Such cases are particularly dangerous due to the risk to life and health. The event in Lalovo near Mukachevo underscores the critical importance of exercising extreme caution when handling combat ammunition and serves as a reminder of the need for safe management of hazardous objects in everyday life. The local police continue their investigative efforts to establish all details and prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.