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Kyiv police retreat video sparks criticism

Viral video shows Kyiv police officers retreating from a gunman, sparking public criticism of their response.

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Sunday, 19 April 2026 at 07:35 UTC
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A gunman opened fire on civilians in Kyiv's Holosiivskyi district, killing six people and wounding at least 15, including a child, before storming a supermarket and taking hostages. The shooting has been reclassified as a terrorist act by Ukrainian authorities. New viral video footage from the incident shows Ukrainian police officers retreating upon seeing the perpetrator, leaving the victim without immediate assistance, which has sparked significant public criticism of the police response. The 58-year-old gunman was ultimately killed by police.
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A video circulating online shows police officers retreating from the scene during the attack, sparking accusations they abandoned civilians.

19 AprUkraine Watch

New viral video footage shows Ukrainian police officers retreating from the scene upon seeing the perpetrator, sparking public criticism of their response.

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