Boy, 10, receives custom prosthetic hand after explosion injury in Krasnogorsk

A 10-year-old boy from Krasnogorsk has received a custom traction finger prosthesis after losing part of his hand in an explosion last November. Gleb Brovar was injured when an object resembling a bundle of money detonated with the force of 10 grams of TNT. The device was designed and fitted by Motorika ORTO using advanced digital technology.

Authorities later opened a criminal case for attempted murder by a method dangerous to the public.

The incident took place on November 11, 2025, when Gleb picked up what appeared to be a bundle of cash. The explosion caused serious injuries, leading to the partial loss of his hand. Police classified the case under Part 3, Article 30 and Part 2, Article 105 of the Criminal Code, indicating an attempted murder investigation.

Motorika ORTO handled Gleb's entire rehabilitation process, from initial consultations to paperwork and prosthetic fitting. The company used digital prosthetics technology, including 3D scanning, computer modelling, and 3D printing, to create a tailored traction prosthesis. Production took around two weeks, with fitting and calibration completed in one to two days. Gleb's mother, Galina Brovar, received the prosthesis and thanked the team for restoring basic hand functions. In Russia, such devices are provided free through the Individual Rehabilitation and Habilitation Program (IRHP). They are updated regularly to match a child's growth, though broader advancements in traction prosthetics have focused more on regulatory standards than cutting-edge tech in recent years. While bionic prosthetics have seen global market growth—projected to reach $3 billion by 2025—Russia's Expert Council approved individually designed, expandable endoprostheses for children with sarcomas in May 2025. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Labour continues efforts to standardise quality after over 2,500 complaints about poor ergonomics in 2024-2025.

Gleb's new prosthesis allows him to regain essential hand movements. The device was delivered at no cost under Russia's state rehabilitation programme. Authorities continue to investigate the explosion as an attempted murder case.