Former Ukrainian Parliamentary Speaker Andriy Parubiy has been Shot Dead in Lviv, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
In a post on X, Zelensky said, "Ukraine’s Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko and Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko have just reported the first known circumstances of the horrendous murder in Lviv. Andriy Parubiy was killed. My condolences to his family and loved ones."
Zelensky added that, "All necessary forces and means are engaged in the investigation and search for the killer."
Ukraine’s Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko and Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko have just reported the first known circumstances of the horrendous murder in Lviv. Andriy Parubiy was killed. My condolences to his family and loved ones. All necessary forces and means… — Volodymyr Zelenskyy / (@ZelenskyyUa) August 30, 2025
Gunman Disguised as Delivery Rider Escapes on Electric Bike
According to media reports, the incident took place on August 30, when an unidentified assailant opened fire on Parubiy in Lviv, killing him instantly.
According to media reports, the suspect was disguised as a delivery worker and was riding an electric bicycle.
Ukrainian media outlets circulated images from the alleged crime scene, showing a man with a bloodied face lying on the road. However, the authenticity of these pictures has not been independently confirmed.
Investigation Underway as Authorities Launch Operation “Siren”
Prosecutors have opened an investigation into the murder, stating that a search is ongoing to track down the gunman.
Authorities have launched a special operation codenamed “Siren” to nab the culprit.
They have not disclosed any potential motives behind the attack.
Parubiy, a prominent Ukrainian politician, had served as the country’s parliamentary speaker during the 2010s.
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