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What we know about the Kiev shooting
At least five people were killed and several others injured during a shooting on Saturday in a residential area of Kiev. The assailant, who had taken hostages and barricaded himself in a supermarket, was shot by law enforcement during his arrest. Read our article for more details.
Suspect of Kiev shooting identified as Moscow resident
The prosecutor general Rouslan Kravchenko announced in a statement that the suspect is a 58-year-old man from Moscow. He initially opened fire on the street before barricading himself in a supermarket and taking hostages. Preliminary information suggests he used an automatic weapon, and a fire broke out in the apartment where the assailant was registered as a resident.
Volodymyr Zelensky provides details on the Kiev attack
“Today, 5 people have been confirmed killed. My condolences to the families and loved ones. Ten people are currently hospitalized for injuries and trauma. All are receiving necessary assistance. Four hostages have been released,” he announced. [Fact Check: Twitter source included in text]
What will the EU’s 90 billion euros for Kiev be used for?
The new Hungarian Prime Minister, Péter Magyar, announced his support for blocking 90 billion euros in financial aid to Ukraine. The EU aid had been blocked by the former leader Viktor Orbán, who openly opposed aid for Ukraine. Read our article for more information.
Man opens fire in Kiev neighborhood, “several dead”
The presumed perpetrator of the shooting in Kiev has been killed.
380,000 people without electricity in Chernihiv oblast
Russian bombings hit a significant energy facility overnight in Nizhyn, in the Chernihiv oblast of Ukraine. As a result, 380,000 subscribers are without electricity on Saturday, according to the electricity provider Chernihivoblenergo on Telegram.
Russia claims to have destroyed 258 Ukrainian drones overnight
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced on Telegram that they destroyed 258 drones launched by Ukraine from Friday night to Saturday. Several oblasts were targeted by Ukrainian aircraft.
219 drones launched into Ukraine by Russia last night
The Russian army launched 219 drones into Ukrainian territory from Friday night to Saturday. About 150 of the drones were Shahed type, as stated by the Ukrainian Air Force on Telegram. Ukrainians claim to have neutralized or shot down 190 of the 219 drones.
