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Former Ukraine Parliament Speaker Andriy Parubiy Shot Dead in Lviv

A nationwide 'Siren' operation with SBU involvement is underway to hunt a gunman who posed as a courier, fleeing by e‑bike.

Overview

  • Prosecutors said an unidentified attacker fired several shots at Parubiy around noon in Lviv, killing him on the spot before escaping.
  • Ukraine’s General Prosecutor’s Office launched a special operation codenamed Siren as National Police and the SBU lead the investigation and manhunt.
  • Witness and media reports describe the assailant wearing delivery gear, carrying a yellow bag, and leaving on an electric bicycle; police cordoned parts of the city.
  • Investigators reported multiple rounds fired, with seven to eight shell casings cited by local reports, and officials confirmed Parubiy died at the scene.
  • Authorities have not announced a motive or suspects; leaders issued tributes while President Volodymyr Zelensky directed regular, verified updates and pledged full resources.