Watch as boy, 10, blasts rocket at Ukrainian funfair injuring four kids after being given anti-tank gun ‘to play with’

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THIS is the dramatic moment families fled from a Ukrainian funfair after a 10-year-old boy unleashed a rocket he was reportedly handed to play with. Two people have been arrested after at least four kids and several adults were badly hurt when the youngster blasted the war weapon in the city of Chernihiv. east2westFootage shows people fleeing after the rocket exploded[/caption] East2WestThe war weapon was blasted by a ten-year-old boy[/caption] East2WestAt least four kids and four adults were left with injuries[/caption] They were taken to hospital with wounds from the shrapnelEast2West Dramatic footage from state broadcaster Suspilne shows panicked parents fleeing with their kids – fearing they were under Russian attack. A woman being interviewed on camera can be seen jumping before running out of shot as dozens ran, with some leaping over a wall to escape. It is understood youngsters had been allowed to handle a deadly rocket-propelled grenade launcher at the fair. A ten-year-old lad is reported to have pulled the trigger – leaving him and his brother, 12, needing urgent medical care. More on Ukraine SHREDDED ALIVE Horror pics show flesh-shredding WW1-era metal darts inside Russian missiles FLY THE FLAG Putin's forces suffer defeat in Kherson as Ukrainian soldiers fight back Another child was injured, while a two-year-old tot remains in intensive care with “serious” shrapnel wounds to his face. Four adults suffered also injuries as the anti-tank launched – an exhibit at the fair –  exploded. Ukraine’s National Bureau of Investigation is probing the alarming case.  Officials in Chernihiv – which was surrounded by Russian forces but not taken earlier in the war – denied giving permission for the fair involving the weapons of war. Most read in The Sun 'BLOODBATH' Screams heard before twins, 8, ‘hacked to death with machete’ & sister killed 'BITTER & TWISTED' I met Shamima Begum - a chilling text changed my whole opinion of her FEELS NICE Barkley joins Nice on free transfer and poses in front of mirror wearing new kit BILL SHOCK Martin Lewis reveals exact amount households will pay even if they use NO energy TOTALLY BAFFLED I’m plus size & accused of wearing ‘inappropriate’ outfits - I don’t get it WHO KNEW? People are only just realising what the “H” signs are for on lamp posts A spokesman said: “Three children were injured. “In particular, a two-year-old boy is in a serious condition.  “All of them are provided with all necessary qualified medical assistance.” Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky said: “Two people who were directly involved in the tragic incident in Chernihiv were arrested on suspicion of committing a criminal offence.  “One who gave the order to take the combat weapon to a public city event, and the other who allowed the child to take the weapon into his hands”. It comes as Ukrainian kids are being taught inside bomb-proof classrooms in underground bunkers as they head back to school for the new term. Schools in Ukraine have welcomed pupils back to bunkers kitted out with desks, toys, blankets and first aid kits as Russian forces continue to pound the war-torn country. Read More on The Sun BYE BABY I'm a baby name pro - the names at risk of going extinct CAT'S OUT THE BAG People have learnt where the phrase ‘cats have nine lives’ comes from Six million Ukrainian children returned to school on Thursday, with parents asked to choose between remote or in-person teaching. And only schools which don’t face a regular threat of bombing from Putin’s troops will reopen. East2WestKids were being allowed to handle launchers at the fair in Chernihiv[/caption] east2westFootage shows a woman jumping as she is interview on camera[/caption] East2WestAuthorities are probing the incident[/caption]