Ukraine has neutralized a gunman who killed six people in Kyiv, opening fire on civilians in the street.
Since Russia's all-out war, the number of terrorist acts has increased across Ukraine.
After shooting people outdoors, the suspect fled into a local supermarket. On the way, he injured 10 more civilians, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
Legal weapon, chaotic actions
The shooter possessed a legally registered carbine. According to Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko, the weapon had undergone official ballistic testing in December 2025, and the suspect had provided a medical certificate at the time, per UNIAN.
“Investigators will determine who issued the permit, which authorities were involved, and which medical institution provided the certificate allowing him to continue owning the weapon,” Klymenko said.
Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko reported that a child was among the injured and had been hospitalized. Other wounded adults received medical assistance at the scene.
Origin of attacker and circumstances of operation
Journalist Andrii Tsaplienko, citing media sources, reported that the attacker might had lived in Ryazan for several years and held accounts in Russian banks during 2022–2023. However, the information needs confirmation.
Police negotiators communicated with the gunman for about 40 minutes, attempting to persuade him to surrender, particularly as there were injured people inside.
“We offered to bring in tourniquets to stop the bleeding and provide assistance. He did not respond, so the order was given to neutralize him,” Klymenko said.
Authorities said the exact number of hostages inside the supermarket remains unclear. Preliminary estimates suggest around four people, though there may have been more.
Klymenko emphasized that the attacker acted randomly and without a clear pattern.
“He approached people one by one and shot them. The chances of survival were extremely low,” he said.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko confirmed that the gunman was a 58-year-old native of Moscow.
“At the same time, a fire broke out in the apartment where the attacker was registered,” Kravchenko added.
The investigation is ongoing.
