An armed man was detained in Odessa after shots and an explosion were heard.

In Odessa, law enforcement officers detained a man who was on the street with a weapon and a grenade.

The National Police of Ukraine reported this.

The incident occurred on Arkhitektorskaya Street. According to preliminary reports, the man was carrying what appeared to be a firearm and a grenade. He fired several shots into the air, followed by an explosion.

Preliminary reports indicate that no one was injured in the incident.

Patrol police officers, special forces from the KORD unit, members of the special police battalion, and other emergency services responded to the scene. The perpetrator was quickly apprehended.

The area around the incident has been cordoned off, law enforcement officers are ensuring security and urging citizens to stay away from the scene.