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.