On October 19, 2026, a shooting occurred at the military recruitment center in Pechersk, Kyiv, resulting in six individuals being injured, including three police officers and three servicemen. The assailant, a 41-year-old resident of Kyiv, opened fire after being brought to the center for violating mobilization laws.
Details of the Incident
The shooting took place around 19:00. While in the recruitment center, the man drew a concealed pistol and fired at least seven shots towards law enforcement officials. As a result:
- three police officers were injured;
- three servicemen were also injured;
- two of the six injured individuals are in serious condition.
Legal Consequences
The National Police of Ukraine announced that the man has been charged under three articles of the Criminal Code of Ukraine:
- Part 2 of Article 15, points 1, 8 of Part 2 of Article 115 — completed attempt to intentionally kill two or more persons;
- Article 348 — encroachment on the life of a law enforcement officer;
- Part 1 of Article 263 — illegal handling of weapons.
The penalties for these articles include life imprisonment. The final punishment will be determined by the court.
Response from Law Enforcement
Following the incident, the assailant was apprehended, and during a search of his apartment, additional weapons and ammunition were seized. Police stated that the actions of the notification group will be reviewed during an internal investigation.