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An explosion occurred inside the Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center (TCC) in Kolomyia, Ivano-Frankivsk region, on the night of February 18, 2026. The incident has been classified as a terrorist act, and authorities are investigating all details.
According to the SBU press service in Ivano-Frankivsk:
The blast reportedly happened around 01:15 a.m.
No one was injured, but the building sustained damage, including shattered windows and interior damage from the shockwave.
A criminal case has been opened under Article 258 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (terrorist act).
SBU investigators, together with the National Police, are working to determine the circumstances and identify those responsible.
The Ivano-Frankivsk regional prosecutor’s office confirmed the explosion, noting that the blast caused broken windows in several rooms. The case is being investigated as a terrorist act committed by a group of individuals acting in concert.
Context – other TCC attacks:
In Rivne, unknown individuals attacked a notification group at the regional TCC to help conscripts avoid inspection.
In Odesa, a man stabbed a TCC serviceman before fleeing the scene.
In Lviv, a woman opened fire on a minibus carrying TCC staff and law enforcement officers.
Authorities continue to investigate the Kolomyia incident and urge the public to remain vigilant.
