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Teen arrested for arson on Odessa minibus

A 16-year-old schoolboy in Odessa was arrested for setting fire to a minibus after allegedly being promised $1500.

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Odessa, Ukraine
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Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 10:46 UTC
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A minibus belonging to the TTC company was set on fire in the Ukrainian port city of Odessa. According to local social media reports, the arson was carried out by a 16-year-old schoolboy, who has been arrested. The teenager claimed he was promised $1500 to commit the act. The incident highlights the ongoing internal security challenges in Ukraine amid the wider conflict.
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The message adds the specific claim that the teenager was promised $1500 for the arson.

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