Gunman Kills Five in Kyiv Shooting Before Being Shot Dead by Police
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- Category: Europe
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-18 12:39 UTC
- Sources: Politico Europe
A gunman opened fire on civilians in Kyiv on Saturday, killing five people and wounding several others. Ukrainian authorities confirmed the attacker was subsequently killed by police, and an investigation into the circumstances is underway.
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