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Six die in Kyiv shooting, police kill gunman after hostage situation

Ukraine’s Security Service says shooting is being investigated as terrorist act Grouped from 9 articles across 7 sources.

9 reports7 sourcesApr 18, 2026, 6:17 PM
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The Globe and MailApr 18, 2026, 6:17 PM

Six die in Kyiv shooting, police kill gunman after hostage situation

Ukraine’s Security Service says shooting is being investigated as terrorist act

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.

DWApr 18, 2026, 4:17 PM

Ukraine: Police shoot dead gunman who killed six in Kyiv

The mass shooting, in a busy central district of the Ukrainian capital, left 14 others wounded, officials said.

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.

DWApr 18, 2026, 4:17 PM

Ukraine: Police shoot dead gunman who killed several in Kyiv

The gunman who shot dead "several" people and wounded others in the Ukrainian capital has been killed during an attempt to arrest him, authorities said.

Sky NewsApr 18, 2026, 1:12 PM

At least six killed in Kyiv shooting

At least six people have been killed after a gunman opened fire in Kyiv.

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.

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.

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.

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