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Kyiv mass shooting: gunman claims Russian ties

A 58-year-old gunman killed 7 people and wounded 14 in Kyiv while claiming to be a 'general of the Russian Army' during the attack.

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Kyiv, Ukraine
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Wednesday, 22 April 2026 at 15:38 UTC
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A mass shooting in Kyiv has left 7 people dead and 14 others wounded, including an 11-year-old boy. The 58-year-old attacker reportedly identified himself as a 'general of the Russian Army' while opening fire on civilians in the streets. The incident represents one of the deadliest non-combat attacks in Ukraine's capital since the war began. Authorities are investigating the shooter's background and possible motivations.
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