Ex-Ukrainian National Security Council head Parubiy shot dead in Lvov

Ex-Ukrainian National Security Council head Parubiy shot dead in Lvov

Former Ukrainian National Security Council head Andriy Parubiy was shot dead in Lviv on August 30, 2023. The incident occurred in the city's southern Frankivskyi city district, where Parubiy was reportedly approached by an unknown assailant dressed as a delivery courier on an electric bicycle. The assailant fired several shots, killing Parubiy at the scene [1].

Parubiy, a long-time lawmaker from Lviv Oblast, played a prominent role in Ukraine's political history. He was a key figure in the EuroMaidan Revolution in 2013-2014 and served as the National Security and Defense Council secretary during the ousting of pro-Russian President Viktor Yanukovych. From 2016 to 2019, Parubiy served as the speaker of the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament [2].

The murder has sent shockwaves through Ukraine's political landscape. President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his condolences, stating that "all necessary means have been deployed in the investigation and search for the killer." The motive and potential suspects remain unknown [1].

The incident has raised concerns about security in Ukraine, particularly given the ongoing conflict with Russia. The murder of a high-profile political figure like Parubiy underscores the need for robust security measures and the potential for political violence in the region [3].

References:
[1] https://kyivindependent.com/ex-parliament-speaker-reportedly-shot-dead-in-lviv/
[2] https://unn.ua/en/news/murder-of-andriy-parubiy-in-lviv-details-revealed
[3] https://www.marketscreener.com/news/former-ukrainian-parliamentary-speaker-parubiy-killed-in-lviv-zelenskiy-says-ce7c50ddd081fe27