Ukrainian Authorities Hunt Killer Of Former Parliament Speaker Parubiy

"Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the killing of the internationally well-known politician a "horrific murder" and said "all necessary forces and means" will be used to capture the culprit. "The crime was, unfortunately, carefully prepared. But every effort is being made to solve this crime," Zelenskyy said in his nightly video address. Zelenskyy said the Ukrainian Security Service, the country's main internal security agency, was involved in the investigation and was "instructed to ensure that accurate, verified information be shared promptly with the public.""

"Parubiy, 54, was a prominent political figure and key participant in Ukraine's 2013-14 Revolution of Dignity, also known as the Maidan revolution against the Russian-allied Ukrainian government at the time. He served as chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, from 2016-19. Additionally, he was secretary of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council from February to August 2014, a critical period when fighting began in eastern Ukraine and Russia annexed the Crimea Peninsula."

"The shooting occurred around noon on Yefremova Street, near Parubiy's residence, according to a correspondent from RFE/RL's Ukrainian Serviceat the scene. Law enforcement confirmed that the former lawmaker died instantly from his injuries. Authorities found eight shell casings at the crime scene. Sources told reporters the shooter was dressed like a courier for a delivery service and fled the scene on an electric bicycle. The BBC, citing sources, reported that the driver's uniform was that of the delivery company Glovo."

Ukrainian authorities launched a manhunt for the attacker who shot dead former parliamentary speaker Andriy Parubiy in Lviv on August 30. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the killing a "horrific murder" and pledged that "all necessary forces and means" would be used to capture the culprit. The Ukrainian Security Service joined the investigation and was instructed to provide accurate, verified information promptly. Lviv's chief prosecutor said investigators are examining all potential motives, including possible Russian involvement. Parubiy held senior roles during 2014, including National Security and Defense Council secretary, and later chaired the Verkhovna Rada from 2016-19. Authorities found eight shell casings; the shooter reportedly wore a Glovo courier uniform and fled on an electric bicycle.

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