SBU Officer Assassinated in Kyiv: Major Investigation Underway into Targeted Attack
SBU Officer Assassinated in Kyiv: Major Investigation Underway into Targeted Attack
A Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) officer was fatally shot in Kyiv’s Holosiivskyi district on Thursday, July 10, in what authorities are investigating as a targeted attack. The SBU press service confirmed the incident, with Ukrainian media outlets widely reporting the victim as a colonel, though this rank has not yet been officially confirmed by officials.
A criminal case has been initiated under Article 348 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, pertaining to an attempt on the life of a law enforcement officer or serviceman. Both the Security Service and the National Police are conducting a joint, intensive investigation to ascertain the full circumstances of the shooting and to identify and apprehend the perpetrator.
Police remain active at the scene, continuing their work. Surveillance footage, reportedly showing an individual approaching a car and firing multiple shots before fleeing, has circulated widely on social media, adding to the public’s concern over the high-profile incident.
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