Mysterious shooting in central Kiev – Ukranian police colonel killed

Mysterious shooting in central Kyiv – SBU colonel eliminated
The latest incident in Kyiv, the heart of Ukraine, has once again shaken the delicate balance in the field of security. This time, the victim of an assassination attempt was Colonel Ivan Voronych, who served in one of the most closed and secretive units of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), according to nytimes.com.

Reports circulating on social media state that Voronych was shot on the morning of July 10 in Kyiv’s Holosiivskyi district. He was shot multiple times with a pistol, and the assailant fled the scene without leaving a trace. A manhunt is currently underway.
There were eyewitnesses among civilians who saw the bloodshed. In fear and shock, they contacted the police. This has caused serious concern and anxiety among the public.

Who was the victim and what was his role?
Ivan Voronych was not an ordinary officer. He served in the Fifth Directorate of the SBU, responsible for operations in Russia and temporarily occupied territories. Moreover, at one point, he led this unit. According to The New York Times, Voronych participated in several major special operations. Among them, the elimination of one of the pro-Russian commanders in Donbas — known as “Motorola” (Arsen Pavlov) — stands out. These operations were reportedly carried out with the support of international intelligence agencies, particularly the CIA (Central Intelligence Agency).

Old war against “Russian Spring”: who’s behind the curtain?
Ukrainian security expert and former SBU officer Ivan Stupak gave an open interview to NV, shedding light on the activities of the unit where Voronych served. He stated that many figures such as “Givi”, “Motorola”, and other lesser-known “Russian Spring” activists were eliminated through these covert operations. Murders, arsons, explosions — these were just surface-level effects. The real battles took place on an invisible front.

Legal and political aspects of the assassination
A pretrial investigation has been launched under Article 348 of Ukraine’s Criminal Code — attempted murder of a law enforcement officer.
However, experts caution against treating this solely as a personal conflict. This incident may reflect not only internal threats but also external interference. As Ukraine’s security system undergoes a major review, such attacks are becoming not only painful but politically symbolic for the country.

Public opinion is divided
Many see Voronych as a hero. He operated not on a conventional battlefield, but on a much more dangerous front — that of secret intelligence. Others interpret this assassination as part of an internal “purge,” suggesting that certain forces are gradually removing veteran personnel to consolidate power. Regardless, the incident has raised the public question: “Who’s next?” Assassination attempts on security officials in Ukraine have significantly increased in recent times.

Conclusion: this is not a “coincidence”
The death of Ivan Voronych exposes the painful vulnerabilities in Ukraine’s security system. His killing may not just be a matter of revenge, but the outcome of geopolitical games, internal rivalry, and external influence.

Today, Ukraine’s security services are battling not only the enemy but also an “invisible front” within the system itself. This may become another serious test for the entire country.
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