Gunman kills several in Kyiv

The Ukrainian capital is on high alert after a violent shooting spree in a busy residential area resulted in multiple fatalities.

Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed that the assailant took refuge in a local supermarket following the initial attack, leading to a tense standoff with law enforcement.

Special operations units have cordoned off the vicinity, and residents have been advised to stay clear of the area.

The motive for the shooting remains unclear as police work to secure the site and determine the number of individuals trapped inside.