Ukraine Mass Shooting: 6 Dead in Kyiv, Gunman Killed by Police

April 19, 2026

New Delhi: At least 6 people were killed and more than 14 injured in a massive shooting in Kyiv. The attacker opened fire indiscriminately on pedestrians on the street, causing panic in the area.

Entered supermarket and took hostages

After the shooting, the attacker entered a supermarket and took people hostage. Police tried to negotiate with him for about 40 minutes, but he refused. Finally, special forces launched an operation and killed him.

Attacker identified, terror angle under investigation

The attacker has been identified as a 58-year-old Russian-born man with a criminal record. Ukrainian security agencies are investigating the incident as a terrorist attack and are investigating the motive.

Rare but shocking incident amid war

Such shootings are rare in Ukraine amid the ongoing war, so this attack has shocked people. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed regret and said the matter would be thoroughly investigated.

This incident comes at a time when Ukraine is already facing war and frequent attacks, raising new security concerns.