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Shooting incidents remain a pressing issue in Ukraine and globally. In Kyiv, recent shootings in the Dniprovskyi and Darnytskyi districts highlight the city's ongoing struggle against firearm violence. Noteworthy events include a woman firing on a high-rise in Kyiv and shootings in Podil and Sviatoshynskyi districts. Meanwhile, a man was detained in Kamianske after an assault rifle incident, and a serviceman and his relative were fatally shot in Sofiivska Borshchahivka. Other regions, such as Kharkiv and Vinnytsia, also witnessed tragic events. The Vinnytsia region saw the killing of a policeman in an assault by servicemen, while in Kharkiv, resistance has emerged against Russian forces. This surge in violence necessitates improved public safety and law enforcement responses to curb shootings and enhance civilian security.

What happened during the shooting incidents in Kyiv and nearby regions?

Kyiv has witnessed various shooting incidents, including a high-rise attack in the Dniprovskyi district by an unidentified woman and street shootings in Podil and Sviatoshynskyi. Other notable incidents involve a serviceman and relative being killed in Sofiivska Borshchahivka and a man firing an assault rifle in Kamianske.

Who were the victims in the Sofiivska Borshchahivka shooting?

In the village of Sofiivska Borshchahivka, a serviceman and his mother-in-law were tragically shot dead. The incident drew significant attention, and police quickly apprehended the 63-year-old gunman responsible for the shooting.

What measures are authorities taking following shootings in Ukrainian regions?

Authorities have launched manhunts and investigations following the shootings to apprehend suspects and prevent further violence. In cases such as the Vinnytsia region shooting, suspects face charges of murder, attempted murder, and desertion, underscoring the severity of the legal response.

How have international incidents influenced security measures in Ukraine?

International incidents, like resistance movements in regions such as Kharkiv, have led to increased vigilance and security measures within Ukraine. The nation's response involves coordination among different law enforcement agencies to maintain public safety and security.

What are the ongoing challenges in addressing firearm violence in Ukraine?

The primary challenges in combating firearm violence in Ukraine include enhancing law enforcement capabilities, preventing weapon access, and addressing underlying social and economic factors contributing to such violence. Continuous public awareness and legal reforms are crucial for long-term improvements.

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Shooting in Zhytomyr on 17 June Shooting in centre of Zhytomyr: several people killed. PHOTOS On the afternoon of 17 June, a shooting took place in Zhytomyr on Sviatoslav Rikhter Street. Two people were reported dead. 14 772 58 Previously in trend: Shooting in the center of Zhytomyr

shooting in Chelyabinsk Russian survivor of war in Ukraine stages his own ’SMO’ outside home in Chelyabinsk – in helmet, vest and with assault rifle. VIDEO A drunken man opened fire near a residential building in the Russian city of Chelyabinsk. 21 013 43

shooting Woman opens fire on high-rise building in Dniprovskyi district of Kyiv: police are searching for perpetrator. PHOTO In the Dniprovskyi district of Kyiv, an unknown woman opened fire on an apartment building. 11 523 101 Previously in trend: Shooting in Kyiv

Audi passenger decides to fire gun In Kyiv, police detained Audi passenger who fired pistol. VIDEO In the Darnytskyi district of Kyiv, a man decided to shoot a gun while driving an Audi. 11 464 57

A man who fired shots at the TCR serviceman was detained in Nikopol Man opens fire at TCR serviceman in Nikopol after verbal altercation. PHOTOS In Nikopol, Dnipropetrovsk region, police detained a local resident who fired a shot at a Territorial Center of Recruitment and Social Support (TCR and SS)  serviceman following a verbal altercation. 8 256 141 Previously in trend: Conflict with TCR

Ukrainska Pravda received a video of the murder in Sofiivska Borshchahivka. Shooting in Sofiivska Borshchahivka: UP publishes footage of serviceman and his mother-in-law being killed. VIDEO Journalists from Ukrainska Pravda (UP) obtained footage showing the moment a serviceman and his mother-in-law were shot dead in the village of Sofiivska Borshchahivka near Kyiv on Thursday, May 8. 25 662 133 Previously in trend: Shooting near Kyiv

Kyiv region police detained a man who shot a soldier and his relative Serviceman and relative shot dead in Sofiivska Borshchahivka, gunman apprehended – police Law enforcement officers detained a 63-year-old man who shot and killed a serviceman and his relative in the village of Sofiivska Borshchahivka near Kyiv on May 8. The shooter was located within an hour. 14 233 55

Shooting in Sofiivska Borshchahivka on 8 May 2025 Shooting in Sofiivska Borshchahivka near Kyiv: fatalities reported, manhunt underway. VIDEO A shooting occurred in Bucha district of Kyiv region, resulting in multiple fatalities. 14 994 75

Three police officers killed in Makhachkala Dagestani partisans kill three Russian police officers in Makhachkala shootout. VIDEO Members of the Dagestani resistance movement have eliminated three Russian police officers in Makhachkala. 14 350 51

shooting took place in Podil district of Kyiv in morning Police establishing circumstances of shooting in car park in Podil district of Kyiv. PHOTOS On the morning of 24 April, a shooting took place in the Podil district of the capital. Police are establishing the circumstances. 1 985 1 Previously in trend: Shooting in Kyiv

Shooting in Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv. What is known Shooting took place in Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv in morning: man wounded. PHOTOS In the morning, a shooting took place in the Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv, and a man was wounded. 8 094 16 Previously in trend: Shooting in Kyiv

A man fired a gun in Kamianske. He was detained Man opens fire with assault rifle in Kamianske: he is detained. VIDEO A 44-year-old man opened fire with an assault rifle in Kamianske, Dnipropetrovsk region. No one was injured. 3 897 27

Russians’ showdown in Velyki Kopani in Kherson region Conflict with shooting between occupiers in seized Velyki Kopani in Kherson region: "Who’s with MP? Get down, f#ck! I’ll kill you, f#ck!". VIDEO In the occupied part of the Kherson region, Russian military attacked the military police of the Russian army. 17 507 49 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

A shooting has taken place in Kyiv Shooting in Obolonskyi district of Kyiv, man wounded, suspect detained. PHOTOS On Wednesday afternoon, 26 March, in Kyiv, a man shot another resident several times and fled. The wounded man was hospitalised in a serious condition. The suspect in the shooting was detained. 5 483 28 Previously in trend: Shooting in Kyiv

Buses come under fire in Kharkiv Unidentified persons open fire on two buses in Kharkiv: proceedings over hooliganism opened. PHOTOS On 25 March, in the evening, unidentified persons opened fire on two buses in the Saltivskyi district of Kharkiv: investigators opened a criminal investigation into hooliganism. 2 048 7 Previously in trend: Buses were shelled in Kharkiv

TCR officer was shot in Kremenchuk Man wounds TCR military with traumatic weapon in Kremenchuk, - National Police. VIDEO&PHOTOS In Kremenchuk, Poltava region, a man shot and wounded an RTCR serviceman in the leg with a traumatic weapon. The police seized the weapon. The investigative team is establishing the circumstances of the incident. 14 092 203 Previously in trend: Attack on the TCR

Shooting in Bila Tserkva shopping centre on 18 March 2025 Shooting in shopping centre in Bila Tserkva: man is wounded. PHOTOS A group of unidentified persons opened fire in a shopping mall in Bila Tserkva, Kyiv region. 6 688 46 Previously in trend: Shooting in Bila Tserkva

tcr alert measures with a fight and shooting in kharkiv In Kharkiv, men in balaclavas and military uniforms are beating civilians and firing pistol: ’Why f#ck are you beating people!?’ — ’Why is he running!?’. VIDEO A video was posted online showing men wearing balaclavas and military uniforms beating several civilians and firing a gun. 27 181 349 Previously in trend: War mobilization Conflict with TCR violations during mobilisation

Activist Demian Hanul shot dead in Odesa Unknown person shot and killed activist Hanul in Odesa. PHOTO In the Primorsky district of Odesa, an unknown person killed activist Demian Hanul by shooting him. 30 131 172 Previously in trend: Murder of Demian Hanul

Shooting at gas station in Pyryatyn Attacker who shot military TCRSS officer at gas station near Pyriatyn detained - police Law enforcers detained a man who shot and killed a military TCRSS officer at a gas station in Pyriatyn, Poltava region while escorting conscripts to the 199th training center. 39 399 401

Man who committed shooting in Ternopil region is served suspicion notice Military man who killed three women in Ternopil region last August will be tried A 45-year-old serviceman of a military unit faces 10 to 15 years in prison or life imprisonment for the murder of three women in a village in the Zbarazh community in Ternopil region. 8 075 14

Shooting with an assault rifle occured at a Automobile repair shop in Kyiv Shooting with assault rifle occurred at automobile repair shop in Kyiv, police have detained suspect. PHOTO In Kyiv, police detained a man who may have been involved in a shooting at a service station. 9 864 25

Three more participants of conflict in hotel in Pechersk district of Kyiv were served with notice of suspicion Shooting in hotel in Pechersk: three participants in conflict were served with notice of suspicion of hooliganism. PHOTO Three participants in the conflict in a hotel in Kyiv's Pechersk district were served with a notice of suspicion. 5 531 12

стрілянина в готелі в Києві Shooting in hotel in Pechersk: resident of Vasylkiv served notice of suspicion of premeditated murder - Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTOS Under the procedural supervision of the Pechersk District Prosecutor's Office of Kyiv, two residents of Dnipro and Vasylkiv were served a notice of suspicion of hooliganism committed by a group of persons with the use of firearms (Part 2, 4 Article 296 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). In addition, a resident of Vasylkiv was also served a notice of suspicion of premeditated murder (Article 115(1) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). 8 837 19

Працівник ТЦК стріляв по чоловіку в Щасливому на Київщині TCR employee shot at man in Shchaslyve: Defense Ministry checks legality of his actions The Ministry of Defense is studying the information about the use of weapons by an employee of the TCR in Shchaslyve, Kyiv region. 11 966 116

тцкашник стріляє в ухилянта Man in military uniform chasing civilian and using weapon: "He’s shooting! He’s shooting, fu#k!". VIDEO A video was posted online showing a man in military uniform running after a civilian and shooting in his direction. 32 529 258 Previously in trend: War

Хустський ТЦК In Khust, Zakarpattia region, man opened fire near TCR and threw smoke grenade. VIDEO On 14 November, a former soldier opened fire near the Khust TCR in Zakarpattia because he was not being mobilised. No one was injured as a result of his actions, and an administrative report was drawn up against the man. 6 856 21

вбивці поліцейського на Вінниччині Resonant attack on policemen in Vinnytsia region: two servicemen to be tried - Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTOS Prosecutors of the Vinnytsia Specialised Defence Prosecutor's Office of the Southern Region have sent to court an indictment against two servicemen who killed one police officer, injured another and fled the scene during a car inspection. 8 764 11

Підозрюваний в імовірному замаху на Дональда Трампа підтримував Україну Suspect in alleged Trump assassination attempt actively supported Ukraine and criticised politician - CNN The Federal Bureau of Investigation has identified a suspect in the case of an alleged assassination attempt on the life of US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. The suspect is 58-year-old Ryan Wesley Root, who is a supporter of Ukraine and has previously actively criticised the Republican. 13 475 152

Волинський ТЦК прокоментував стрілянину на пості охорони Луцького ОМТЦК Volyn TCR on shooting at post in Lutsk: In case of threat to lives of servicemen, fire should be opened to kill The Volyn TCR and SS stated that they had informed the personnel of the military commissariat that in case of a threat to the lives of servicemen, they should open fire to kill. This happened after an attack on a guard post in Lutsk. 6 843 45

зсу,армія,мобілізація OC "West" tells details of shooting at Lutsk TCR: soldier was wounded, attacker is wanted On the night of 27 August, during the curfew, an unidentified person committed an armed attack on the security post of the Lutsk TCR. He opened fire at the soldiers. 7 112 28

У Луцьку невідомий відкрив вогонь по військовослужбовцях In Lutsk, unknown man fired at servicemen on duty: he is wanted On 27 August, a shootout took place in Lutsk at night. An unidentified man opened fire on the soldiers who were on duty at the security post. After the incident, the attacker fled. 4 080 22

Оголошено підозру чоловіку, який вчинив стрілянину на Тернопільщині Man who shot at people in Ternopil region is served suspicion notice, he faces life imprisonment - Interior Ministry. PHOTOS Law enforcement officers have served a notice of suspicion to a man who killed two people and injured four others in a village in Ternopil region. He faces life imprisonment. 10 572 51

Чоловік на Тернопільщині стріляв по людях Armed man in military uniform who was shooting at people was detained in Ternopil region: two dead and three wounded. PHOTO Police in Ternopil region detained an armed man who was shooting at people. It was a 45-year-old resident of the Zhytomyr region. 27 313 86

стрілянина Man in military uniform opens fire in capital’s Pechersk. VIDEO (updated) In Kyiv's Pechersk district, a man in a military uniform opened fire near the Boulevard of Fountains residential complex. 16 480 23

зсу,армія Shooting between soldiers occurs in Kharkiv region: three killed, four wounded - OSGT Khortytsia On Wednesday, July 24, a shooting between servicemen in one of the units in the Kharkiv region occurred due to personal relations. Three soldiers were killed and four others were injured. 39 343 135

Вбивство поліцейського на Вінниччині Murder of policeman in Vinnytsia region: Military who helped suspects escape to be tried. PHOTOS Two soldiers who helped the men who attacked police officers in Vinnytsia region in April 2024 to escape will be brought to trial. 9 350 13

Стрілянина сталася в Одесі Shooting occurred near Pryvoz in Odesa: Woman snatched gun from policeman. VIDEO&PHOTOS A conflict between police and citizens took place near the Pryvoz market in Odesa. A group of people tried to interfere with the actions of law enforcement officers. 22 466 94

Дональд Трамп Trump was assassinated during his rally in Pennsylvania Former US President Donald Trump was assassinated during a rally in Pennsylvania. 26 205 175

Встановлено осіб, які скоїли замах на Айдоса Садикова Attempt on Kazakh oppositionist Saydykov: Two suspects fled abroad, they were declared international wanted man. PHOTOS Two men who attempted to assassinate Kazakh oppositionist Aidos Sadykov in Kyiv have been identified. They are citizens of Kazakhstan. 8 094 40

У Києві стріляли в казахського опозиціонера Айдоса Садикова Shooting in Kyiv: Kazakh journalist Aidos Sadykov injured, in serious condition. PHOTO Under the procedural supervision of the Kyiv City Prosecutor's Office, a pre-trial investigation was initiated into the attempted murder of a 56-year-old journalist, a citizen of Kazakhstan. 11 134 25

У Шевченківському районі сталася стрілянина Shooting took place in Shevchenkivskyi district of Kyiv: Unknown person shot man who was in car with his wife. PHOTO An unknown person shot at a car in the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kyiv. 8 768 22

Фіцо поранено Slovak Prime Minister Fico was wounded during shooting, his condition is serious, - Slovak media (updated). VIDEO&PHOTOS On the afternoon of 15 May, Slovak media reported a shooting near the building where the government of the republic was holding a visiting meeting. 54 162 257 Incidents

вбивці Klymenko on shooting in Vinnytsia region: Likely motive is transportation of combat grenades. Criminals were afraid of exposure It is likely that the motive for the shooting of police officers in Vinnytsia region was the military’s transportation of combat grenades in a car. 3 396 21 Incidents

вбивці Shooting in Vinnytsia region: two servicemen served notice of suspicion of murder, attempted murder of police officers and desertion. PHOTO Two servicemen who staged a shooting in Vinnytsia region have been notified of suspicion of murder and attempted murder of police officers, as well as desertion. 13 431 58 Incidents

вбивці Suspects in police officer’s murder detained in Odesa region - National Police. PHOTOS The attackers were detained in the Odesa region and face life imprisonment. 34 583 223 Incidents

розстріл,вінниччина Shooting in Vinnytsia region: 20-year-old policeman Maksym Zaretskyi was killed. PHOTO A 20-year-old policeman, Maksym Zaretskyi, was killed in a night shooting in the Vinnytsia region. 23 397 122 Incidents

вбивство,поліцейського Two men opened fire on policemen in Vinnytsia region, law enforcement officer was killed, another was wounded, police operation was launched. PHOTO Police are looking for the people who shot at police officers in Vinnytsia region at night. One police officer died and another was injured. 45 165 281 Incidents