"A citizen of Uzbekistan, who threatened with an explosion at a bank in the center of Kiev, was informed of a suspicion of committing a terrorist act, that is, the threat of an explosion, which poses a danger to the lives of people ..." - said in the message.

The issue of choosing a preventive measure is being resolved.

The investigation establishes the motives for the commission of the crime.

Earlier, the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine Anton Gerashchenko said that no explosive devices were found at the site of the hostage-taking in the center of Kiev. According to him, the attacker was bluffing.