In Khmelnytskyi, a man proposed with a grenade: the court upheld a 3-year sentence.

According to ТСН: An unusual incident occurred in Khmelnytskyi: a man activated a hand grenade during a "romantic proposal," which led to an explosion in the apartment. The appellate court confirmed the decision of the first-instance court.

Details of the incident

This incident took place on July 1, 2025. The man took a grenade out of a nightstand, handed it to his cohabitant, and pulled the safety pin, setting it off. As a result, the projectile fell nearby and exploded.

Trial of the case

During the hearing, the accused stated that his intention was to "dramatically propose" to his girlfriend.

The defense attorney filed an appeal of the sentence, demanding the man be released from punishment, claiming that the court did not take into account:

• the genuine remorse of the suspect;

• active assistance in the investigation;

• the absence of harm caused;

• the conclusion of the probation agency about the possibility of rehabilitation without isolation from society.

Conclusions of the appellate court

The appellate court emphasized the danger of using a grenade, as it poses a serious threat to society and can be used only for criminal purposes. The judges also noted that the first instance took into account all the circumstances cited by the lawyer and imposed a minimum penalty.

As a result, the appeal was dismissed, and the sentence of the first instance court was left unchanged — 3 years of imprisonment.

Other incidents

It is worth reminding that in Kyiv, in the Dnipro district, there was also an explosion of a grenade in an apartment, resulting in the death of two people, while another individual was injured.

This incident in Khmelnytskyi has sparked broad public discussion on the topic of safety and creativity during unconventional proposals. Explosive devices, even in humorous contexts, can have serious consequences and require special caution. The situation also draws attention to the need for stricter control over the circulation of munitions and responsible citizen behavior.