Gunman Kills 5 and Takes Hostages in Kyiv
A gunman opened fire in Kyiv, Ukraine on Saturday. At least 5 people were killed.
Ten others were taken to hospital. The shooting happened in a residential area of Kyiv.
The gunman set fire to an apartment. Then he barricaded himself inside a supermarket and took hostages.
Police stormed the supermarket and shot the gunman dead. Four hostages were rescued safely. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the shooting.
Klear Note — Kyiv is Ukraine's capital city. Ukraine has faced ongoing conflict since 2022.
Key Terms 2
- barricaded Blocked himself inside a building to stop others getting in
- Kyiv The capital city of Ukraine