Five dead as shooter attacks civilians in Kyiv, hostages rescued
At least five people have been killed in a shooting in the Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv, with ten others currently hospitalised.
Five confirmed fatalities have resulted from the shooting incident in Kyiv, underscoring the severity of the attack and its immediate impact on the community.
“My condolences to the families and loved ones. Ten people are currently hospitalized with injuries and trauma. All are receiving the necessary assistance.”
Key developments
At least five fatalities have been reported following a shooting incident in the Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv. A child suffered injuries and is currently being transported to hospital.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the attacker has been eliminated. In total, ten individuals are hospitalised, receiving medical assistance for various injuries.
Ukraine: gunman opens fire in Kyiv, killing several people, mayor Vitali Klitschko said
At least five people have been killed in a shooting which occurred in the Holosiivskyi district of the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, taking hostages and leaving a child injured. “Medics are transporting her to the hospital. Wounded adults are being examined and provided with assistance on site,” Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko wrote.
” Ukraine’s Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko has just reported that the attacker in Kyiv who opened fire on civilians has been eliminated”, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote on X.
” All the circumstances are being established. At present, 5 people have been confirmed killed. My condolences to the families and loved ones. Ten people are currently hospitalized with injuries and trauma. All are receiving the necessary assistance. Four hostages have been rescued”, the President said.