It is now believed the April 7 attack was carried out by the “deliberate placement of explosive charges” by one or more individuals at an ammunition holding area and shower facility on the base.
“The likelihood of more substantive escalation on the Ukrainian boarders as for today is viewed as low,” according to the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense.
The soldier’s attorney argued that the patrol briefed leaders that it would go to the checkpoint and the alleged threats were intended to deter an attack.