A prominent Ukrainian politician and former parliamentary speaker, Andriy Parubiy, was assassinated in the western city of Lviv. The fatal shooting occurred in the city’s Frankivskyi district, with the victim pronounced dead at the scene.
Ukrainian authorities have launched a murder investigation, with law enforcement agencies actively searching for the perpetrator. The killing has been widely condemned as an act of terror targeting the nation’s leadership.
The assassination coincided with a new wave of Russian military aggression across multiple Ukrainian regions. Officials reported one fatality and two dozen injuries, including three children, following a strike on a residential building in Zaporizhzhia. The attack left approximately 25,000 residents without electricity.
Military engagements intensified along the entire frontline, with Ukrainian forces reporting successful strikes against two Russian oil refineries overnight. Meanwhile, Russian military leadership claimed control over additional Ukrainian territory and villages in recent months.
International responses included calls for strengthened sanctions against Russia, with European Union officials preparing new punitive measures. The developments occurred as world leaders prepared for a major military parade in Beijing, signaling strengthened alliances among nations opposing Western policies.
The slain lawmaker was remembered by colleagues as a foundational figure in modern Ukrainian statehood and a consistent defender of national sovereignty. Tributes described him as a principled patriot whose contributions to Ukraine’s security and independence were widely recognized.
