More information is emerging about the tragic shooting in Kyiv. According to preliminary findings, the tragedy began as a neighborly conflict.
The attacker first shot his neighbor with an air rifle, then reached for a firearm and went out into the street, where he started shooting at random people.
Possible connections
Ukrainian police chief Ihor Vyhovsky did not rule out that the perpetrator may have had links to Russia.
– Such a connection is also possible – he noted.
According to available information, the man was born in Moscow and served in the Ukrainian Armed Forces since 1992. After retiring in 2005, he moved to Russia, but returned to Ukraine in 2017 and lived in Bakhmut.
Who was the perpetrator?
Neighbors describe the attacker as withdrawn and avoiding contact. According to reports, no one saw his loved ones – he had no visible family or social relationships.
He had had problems with the law in the past – he was convicted of causing minor bodily harm.
The investigation is ongoing
The case is being handled by the Security Service of Ukraine, which is analyzing all leads – both personal and potential international connections.
These are further findings in the case of one of the most tragic shootings in Kyiv in recent years.
Source: Nowiny Wschodnie / Ukrainian media
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