Overview
- The lone gunman, who opened fire Saturday in Kyiv’s Holosiivskyi district and took hostages in a supermarket, was killed when special police stormed the store after 40 minutes of failed talks.
- City officials said Monday the death toll has reached seven, and seven people remain in hospital including a child whose parents were killed, while four hostages were rescued.
- Authorities identified the attacker as a 58-year-old man born in Moscow who long lived in Donbas and used a legally registered carbine, with his recent permit renewal and medical certificate now under review.
- The Security Service of Ukraine opened a terrorism case and is examining the shooter’s background and devices, and officials said his registered apartment was set on fire around the time of the attack.
- Police response is under scrutiny after video showed officers retreating, leading to suspensions and the Patrol Police chief’s resignation, as the interior minister signals tighter gun licensing and a push for a civilian firearms law.