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Kyiv supermarket shooting leaves six dead

Kyiv supermarket shooting leaves six dead

The deadly attack in the Ukrainian capital is being investigated as a potential act of terrorism, though a clear motive has not yet been established.

Witness accounts describe a chaotic scene where the gunman set fire to an apartment building before launching his rampage in the streets.

Security forces eventually stormed the supermarket after a hostage was killed during the 40-minute standoff.

President Zelenskyy offered his condolences to the victims' families and ordered a thorough inquiry into the security breach.

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy
President of Ukraine since 2019
Kyiv
Capital and largest city of Ukraine
Ukraine
Country in Eastern Europe