At least six killed in Kyiv as gunman opens fire and takes hostages

The attacker, who took hostages inside a supermarket, was killed after a shoot-out with police, officials say.

A gunman killed at least six people in Kyiv before taking hostages and barricading himself in a supermarket. Police stormed the store after failed negotiations, resulting in the shooter's death.

A 58-year-old gunman opened fire in Kyiv, killing six people and wounding at least 14 others before being shot and killed by police. The assailant had a prior criminal record and was born in Russia.

A gunman killed at least five people in Kyiv before taking hostages and barricading himself in a supermarket. Police stormed the store after failed negotiations, resulting in the shooter's death.

The gunman who carried out the shooting in Kyiv had a legally registered carbine, obtained in December 2025. Police attempted negotiations, but the shooter did not respond, leading to a police operation.

The shooter in Kyiv was identified as a 58-year-old native of Moscow. He used automatic weapons and had previously set fire to his apartment before the attack.