Terrorist attack in Kyiv: a gunman opened fire on the street; there are fatalities and injuries

In the Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv, an unknown assailant opened fire on a crowd. According to preliminary reports, one person was killed and others were injured.

This was reported by the police.

Law enforcement units and KORD special forces have been dispatched to the scene. A special operation to apprehend the attacker is underway.

The number of victims is being clarified.

According to media reports, the shooter has barricaded himself inside the "Velmart" supermarket in Demiivka and may be holding hostages. It is also reported that he opened fire on police officers.

There is currently no official confirmation of the hostage situation. The circumstances of the incident are being clarified.