The Verkhovna Rada summoned the head of the patrol police
A draft resolution has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada calling for a plenary session to be convened and for the dismissal of Yevhen Zhukov, head of the Patrol Police Department.
Members of Parliament are demanding official reports on the actions of law enforcement officers during the tragic events in the Holosiivskyi district of the capital that occurred on April 18, 2026.
The reason for parliamentary intervention was a high-profile incident classified as a terrorist attack.
According to preliminary information, the patrol police crew present at the scene of the shooting left the area and failed to provide timely assistance to civilians.
Lawmakers from various political parties are insisting on a personal explanation from the third-rank police general.
They seek to determine why trained personnel proved unable to protect people in a critical situation and who is responsible for such a level of personnel training.
The day after the attack, on April 19, Yevgeny Zhukov publicly commented on the actions of his subordinates.
The department head acknowledged the patrol officers’ behavior as completely unacceptable, calling their actions “unprofessional and unworthy” of the high rank of a police officer.
According to the department head, one of the officers involved in the incident is a young officer who began service only in 2024. His partner has been with the force since 2015 and was on duty as part of a reinforced patrol.
Amid public outcry, Yevhen Zhukov announced that he had submitted a report requesting his voluntary resignation.
Despite this step, members of parliament believe it is necessary to hold a public discussion of the issue in the parliamentary chamber.
Patrol Police Chief Zhukov Resigns Following Terrorist Attack in Kyiv
Shooting in Kyiv 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 pedestrians on Demiivska Street, after which he took hostages at the “Velmart” supermarket. Six people were killed in the attack, 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.
