Each Bomb Used In Terrorist Act In Luhansk Had Power Of 15 Kg Of TNT Equivalent - Ministry

Each Bomb Used in Terrorist Act in Luhansk Had Power of 15 Kg of TNT Equivalent - Ministry

The power of each explosive device used in the terrorist attack in the city of Luhansk was equivalent to about 15 kilograms of TNT, there were four bombs all in all, the self-proclaimed Luhansk People's Republic (LPR) Interior Ministry told Sputnik on Thursday citing Minister Igor Kornet

LUHANSK (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 19th September, 2019) The power of each explosive device used in the terrorist attack in the city of Luhansk was equivalent to about 15 kilograms of TNT, there were four bombs all in all, the self-proclaimed Luhansk People's Republic (LPR) Interior Ministry told Sputnik on Thursday citing Minister Igor Kornet.

Earlier Kornet said unidentified people attempted to carry out a terrorist attack in the republic and blow up three pillars of a bridge in Luhansk. Concrete structures were partially destroyed, but the reinforcement withstood the explosion.

"Until the examination is carried out, it's too early to say exactly which explosives were used to carry out this terrorist act. Initially, I can say that each explosive device amounted to about 15 kg in TNT equivalent. Based on initiating device systems, it can be said it was performed by professionals," Kornet said.