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The terrorist killed in Kyiv may have been a lieutenant colonel in the Russian Armed Forces

UA NEWS 18 April 2026 19:07
The terrorist killed in Kyiv may have been a lieutenant colonel in the Russian Armed Forces

New, unconfirmed details have emerged regarding the identity of the attacker who carried out the shooting in the Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv.

This was reported by a journalist from Glagola.

According to his information, the suspect is Dmitry Vasylchenko, born in 1968, a native of Moscow who lived in Kyiv.

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The journalist claims that the man may have used email addresses marked “VDV,” which could indicate a connection to the Russian Airborne Forces. Additionally, open sources allegedly contain his posts supporting the so-called “SVO.”

Furthermore, according to this information, he may have served in a Russian military unit and posted photos wearing a Russian officer’s uniform.

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There are also reports of possible dual citizenship.

At the same time, it is emphasized that some of this information is currently being verified by law enforcement and has not been officially confirmed.

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

In the Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv, the number of victims of the shooting carried out by an unknown assailant is rising.

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