Domestic conflict caused the April 18 terrorist attack in Kyiv - Vyhivskyi

The terrorist act in Kyiv on April 18 began due to a domestic conflict. This was stated by the head of the National Police of Ukraine, Ivan Vyhivskyi, during a press conference regarding the shooting, UNN reports with reference to the telethon.

Details

According to him, the conflict between neighbors escalated into a shooting. The man first used a traumatic weapon, and then returned with a firearm and set his apartment on fire.

Law enforcement officers responded to a call about a domestic dispute, but on the way, they received information that there was a shooter at the scene. When the police approached the child and were about to return to the car for a first aid kit, shots were fired. This moment was captured by cameras, it was said during the press conference.

Additionally

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine summoned the head of the Patrol Police Department, Yevhen Zhukov, to a plenary session to provide a report on the actions of his subordinates during the high-profile events of April 18, 2026, in Kyiv.

At the same time, the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, Ihor Klymenko, commented on the actions of law enforcement officers during the terrorist attack in Kyiv and announced an official investigation and possible personnel decisions.

Recall

The head of the Patrol Police Department of the National Police of Ukraine, Yevhen Zhukov, resigned from his post after the terrorist attack in Kyiv on April 18.