Ukraine Shooting: Gunman attacks in Kiev supermarket, many people taken hostage after indiscriminate firing

Kyiv Shooting Supermarket News: There was huge chaos in the Ukrainian capital Kiev on Saturday when an unknown gunman started firing indiscriminately in a busy area of ​​the city. At least one person has died in this violent incident and several others are said to be seriously injured. Authorities have launched a massive search operation in the city to nab the attacker. The shooting took place in Kiev’s Holosiivskyi District, an important administrative and residential area of ​​the city.

attack with automatic weapons

Initial investigation and eyewitness reports suggest that the attacker first targeted pedestrians in the Demiyivka area. The attacker had automatic weapons with which he started firing bullets at the people present in the public place. After terrorizing the streets, the suspects headed to a nearby ‘Walmart’ (Velmart). Police claim that the gunman Supermarket Many innocent people present inside have allegedly been taken hostage.

Statement of Mayor of Kyiv

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has officially confirmed the incident. He said that a special military operation is being conducted to arrest the attacker and rescue the hostages safely. According to the mayor, The sounds of gunshots can still be heard from inside which shows the seriousness of the situation.

‘KORD’ to ensure security (KORD) and elite army units have surrounded the entire area. Security forces are currently trying to neutralize the threat and get the suspect to surrender.

Video viral on social media

after this incident social media But several videos are circulating purportedly showing the suspect targeting civilians. However, officials have not yet confirmed the authenticity of these footage. There is still uncertainty about the exact number of casualties in the attack.

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Officials say that the situation is still not under control, due to which the final number of deaths and injured will be clear only after the incident calms down completely. Kyiv citizens have been advised to avoid Holosiivskyi district and the vicinity of the incident site for security reasons.