VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-29
“Criminal proceedings have been opened on charges of official negligence.”
Volodymyr Zelensky · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-29
Zelensky said the decision to store explosives in the village was absolutely unacceptable and that criminal proceedings had been opened.
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