Zhukov, head of the patrol police, resigns following a terrorist attack in Kyiv
Yevhen Zhukov, head of the Patrol Police Department, has officially submitted his resignation.
The official made this decision following the high-profile terrorist attack in the Holosiivskyi district of the capital that occurred last Saturday.
Zhukov announced his decision during an emergency briefing for the media, according to a Ukrinform correspondent.
He emphasized that he is guided by the principles of officer’s honor and considers this step to be the only correct one in the current situation.
“In this case, as an officer, I have decided to submit a report requesting my dismissal from my current position—head of the Patrol Police Department of Ukraine. I believe this is the fair thing to do,” stated Yevhen Zhukov.
The tragedy in the Holosiivskyi district occurred on April 18, when an unknown man suddenly opened fire on passersby. After that, the attacker barricaded himself inside a local store, taking shoppers and staff hostage.
During the attempt to apprehend him, the terrorist put up fierce armed resistance and opened fire on police officers.
Despite the efforts of professional negotiators who tried to convince the man to surrender, the situation escalated, and the criminal was ultimately neutralized by special forces.
The bloody incident claimed the lives of six people, and another 14 citizens sustained injuries of varying severity.
Doctors are currently fighting to save the lives of the victims, while investigative and operational teams continue to work at the scene.
The shooting in Kyiv has been classified as a terrorist attack
Footage from the Kyiv terrorist’s apartment has emerged
The terrorist attack occurred on Saturday, April 18, when 58-year-old Dmytro Vasylchenkov opened fire on passersby on Demiivska Street, after which he took hostages at the “Velmart” supermarket. As a result of the attack, six people were killed, and about 15 others were injured to varying degrees.
Earlier, a video appeared online showing police officers fleeing from the shooter during the terrorist attack in Kyiv on April 18, leaving civilians behind, including a child.
At the instruction of Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko, an internal investigation has been launched into the actions of patrol officers at the scene of the shooting in Kyiv. For the duration of the investigation, the police officers involved in the incident have been suspended from duty.
