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Kyiv Supermarket Attack Leaves Six Dead

Kyiv Supermarket Attack Leaves Six Dead

The Ukrainian capital was rocked by a rare mass shooting that began when a 58-year-old man opened fire on passersby.

After the initial street shooting, the gunman barricaded himself inside a supermarket with several hostages, leading to a tense confrontation with special forces.

The motive for the attack is currently under investigation, with authorities examining potential links to foreign direction.

In the aftermath, the head of Ukraine's police patrol has resigned following reports that two officers fled the scene during the initial gunfire.

Kyiv
Capital and largest city of Ukraine
Ukraine
Country in Eastern Europe
Vitali Klitschko
Ukrainian boxer and politician (1971-)
Ihor Klymenko
Ukrainian police officer, acting Minister for the Interior