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.
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"The attacker was killed in the supermarket following a shoot-out with police."
— Ihor Klymenko , Politician
"Four people had been killed on the street while a woman, thought to be around 30 years old, died later in hospital."
— Volodymyr Zelensky , Politician
"Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented Saturday on the deadly shooting in Kyiv."
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy , Politician
"We tried to persuade him, knowing that there was likely a wounded person inside. We even offered to bring in tourniquets to stop the bleeding, but he did not respond."
— Ihor Klymenko , Politician
"Consequently, the order was given to neutralize him."
— Ihor Klymenko , Politician
"The people are not to blame for this. Please, let them go and we will talk with you."
— Ihor Klymenko , Politician
"the assailant did not voice any demands."
— Ihor Klymenko , Politician
"I believe it is fundamental: the state must act tough and decisively when it comes to threats to people's lives."
— Ruslan Kravchenko , Other
Key People
He is the Interior Minister of Ukraine.
Prosecutor General of Ukraine who commented on the severity of Kozyura's betrayal.
Mayor of Kyiv.
President of Ukraine who attended a summit in Yerevan.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is the President of Ukraine, known for his efforts to secure international support amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.
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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.
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