Gunman kills six and takes hostages in Kyiv before police shoot him dead
A 58-year-old Moscow-born gunman killed at least six people in Kyiv's Holosiivskyi district on April 18, 2026, before taking hostages in a supermarket.The attacker opened fire on civilians in the street, killing four bystanders, then barricaded himself inside a nearby supermarket where he killed a fifth person.One hostage later died in hospital, bringing the total fatalities to six.Four hostages were rescued, and at least 10 others were hospitalized, including a 12-year-old boy.Ukrainian police shot the attacker dead after about 40 minutes of failed negotiations.Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko said special tactical police units stormed the supermarket after the gunman shot at... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Apr 2026 19:30 LONDON
