Overview

• Serhii Sternenko, a well-known Ukrainian activist and vocal critic of Russia, was shot and wounded outside his home in Kyiv on May 1, 2025.
• The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) detained the 45-year-old female suspect at the scene, who had been recruited by Russian intelligence last year.
• The Prosecutor General's Office has charged the suspect with state treason and attempted murder, with a pre-trial detention decision expected from the Shevchenkivskyi District Court of Kyiv.
• CCTV footage shows the suspect firing at Sternenko before being subdued by one of his companions and apprehended by authorities.
• Sternenko, who is recovering from his injuries, has been a frequent target of assassination attempts due to his activism and military fundraising efforts.