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At least six killed in Kyiv as gunman opens fire and takes hostages

The attacker, who took hostages inside a supermarket, was killed after a shoot-out with police, officials say. Grouped from 6 articles across 6 sources.

6 reports6 sourcesApr 18, 2026, 6:09 PM
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BBC NewsApr 18, 2026, 6:09 PM

At least six killed in Kyiv as gunman opens fire and takes hostages

The attacker, who took hostages inside a supermarket, was killed after a shoot-out with police, officials say.

ABC NewsApr 18, 2026, 5:47 PM

Kyiv police shoot dead gunman who killed at least 5, took hostages

He killed five before taking hostages, barricading himself in a supermarket.

Al JazeeraApr 18, 2026, 6:02 PM

Ukraine police shoot dead gunman who killed six in Kyiv, took hostages

The attacker has been identified as a "58-year-old Moscow man", but no motive has been established.

Sky NewsApr 18, 2026, 1:12 PM

Five killed in Kyiv shooting as interior ministry say gunman also dead

Several people have been killed after a gunman opened fire in Kyiv.

CBS NewsApr 18, 2026, 5:26 PM

6 killed after gunman opens fire in Kyiv, Ukrainian officials say

The head of Ukraine's Interior Ministry said the gunman took hostages and spoke to negotiators for 40 minutes before he was shot dead.

DWApr 18, 2026, 3:10 PM

Ukraine: Gunman kills several people in Kyiv

A gunman has shot dead "several" people and wounded others in the Ukrainian capital, authorities said. Police have launched a manhunt to find the suspect.

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