Two Kyiv police officers have been suspended following the circulation of a video showing them fleeing the scene of a deadly shooting that left four people dead and several others injured, authorities confirmed.
The incident occurred on Saturday in the Ukrainian capital, where gunfire erupted in a public area, prompting an immediate security response. According to preliminary investigations, the attack has been classified as an act of terrorism by Ukrainian officials.
Footage shared widely on social media depicted two uniformed officers running from the location as the shooting unfolded, drawing sharp criticism and prompting internal disciplinary action. The Kyiv police chief subsequently resigned amid the fallout, taking responsibility for the force’s response.
Investigators are working to determine the motives behind the attack, which shattered a sense of relative safety in parts of the city that have largely avoided direct combat despite the ongoing war. Residents expressed shock, noting that while they had grown accustomed to air raid alerts and bombardment, such violence in civilian spaces felt unprecedented.
Authorities have not released the identities of the suspects or victims pending notification of families. The suspended officers remain under investigation, and further details about their actions during the incident are expected as the inquiry progresses.
The shooting adds to growing concerns about security vulnerabilities in urban centers far from the front lines, even as Kyiv continues to endure periodic missile and drone strikes. Analysts suggest the incident underscores the complex challenges facing Ukrainian institutions amid prolonged conflict.
Officials have appealed for public calm and urged anyone with additional information to reach forward. Enhanced patrols have been deployed in the area as a precautionary measure.
