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Gunman kills six and takes hostages in Kyiv before police shoot him dead Gunman kills six and takes hostages in Kyiv before police shoot him dead

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 360LiveNews | 18 Apr 2026 19:30 LONDON
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