In Kharkiv, teenagers attempted to set fire to a transformer substation.

In Kharkiv, teenagers were detained while attempting to set fire to a transformer substation.

This was reported by the communication department of the National Police of Ukraine in the Kharkiv region, as conveyed by "Dumka".

According to the police, the suspects acted under instructions received from curators in one of the Telegram channels. However, they never received the promised money. It was established that the youths were supposed to film the fire for “reporting” purposes and send it to their clients.

Police officers located two boys, aged 14 and 16, as they were attempting to ignite the transformer substation in Kharkiv. The teenagers were detained under Article 208 of the Criminal Code.

A criminal case has been initiated under part 2 of Article 194 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (Intentional destruction or damage to property). The court has placed them under round-the-clock house arrest. The young men face up to 10 years in prison.