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Kyiv Supermarket Attack Kills Six

Kyiv Supermarket Attack Kills Six

The attack has sent shockwaves through the Ukrainian capital, with President Volodymyr Zelensky characterizing the incident as a potential act of terrorism directed by Moscow.

The 58-year-old gunman, a Ukrainian citizen born in Russia, reportedly opened fire on passersby before barricading himself inside the store with multiple captives.

Fourteen people, including a 12-year-old boy, remain hospitalized with injuries sustained during the chaos.

Investigators are currently examining the perpetrator's background and potential motives as they work to determine if the attack was an isolated incident or part of a wider campaign.

Kyiv
Capital and largest city of Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
President of Ukraine since 2019
Ihor Klymenko
Ukrainian police officer, acting Minister for the Interior
Ukraine
Country in Eastern Europe
Moscow
Capital and most populous city of Russia