Crimean resident detained for shooting rifle at police officers

March 18, 2026

TL;DR

A Crimean resident was detained after firing a rifle and throwing an improvised explosive device at police officers.
The incident occurred when officers arrived at the man's home for operational and search activities.
The suspect also set his car and residence on fire.
The shooter was injured by return fire and detained with assistance from riot police.
Four police officers were hospitalized but are not in danger; one remains hospitalized while three received outpatient care.
The suspect faces charges including attempting to kill police officers, with a potential sentence of life imprisonment.
An investigation is underway to determine the circumstances, the suspect's connections, and the source of the weapons.

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